WELCOME TO
WINCHESTER CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY
The aim of our Society is
‘to develop and foster an interest in, and an appreciation of history, especially in Catholic, local and English history’.
We achieve this by holding monthly talks by speakers who are experts in their field. We aim to cover a wide range of topics each season and, in addition, we arrange at least one trip to a place of historical interest.
We look forward to welcoming our members and visitors
to our meetings.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms relating to Covid-19.
UPCOMING NEW TALKS
PROGRAMME OF SPEAKERS
September 2024 - June 2025
The talks will take place at 6.30pm (unless indicated otherwise) in: The Parish Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY
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September
Dr NICOLA TALLIS
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'Young Elizabeth: Princess, Prisoner, Queen'
An informative and engaging account of the life of Queen Elizabeth 1 of England from her birth to the time she came to the throne.
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Starts at 6.30pm
October
The Annual General Meeting starts at 6pm
Professor ALICE HUNT​
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'Republic: Britain's Revolutionary Decade, 1649 - 1660'
A dazzling new history of the Interregnum, a turbulent decade of Republican rule.
Wednesday 16th October 2024
Starts at 6.30pm
November
The Revd Professor
Diarmaid MacCulloch
Kt FBA
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'Thomas Cromwell, Post Wolf Hall'
Thomas Cromwell is one of the most famous, or notorious figures in English Tudor history. A 16th Century fixer to Henry VIII, loathed by the nobility, who was intent on revolutionising the Church.
Wednesday 27th November 2024
at Winchester College
Starts at 7pm
December
Dr SIMON ROFFEY
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'Suffering & Sanctity: The Excavations of St Mary Magdalen Leprosy Hospital, Winchester'
The archaeology and history of an English Leprosarium and Almshouse.
Wednesday 11th December 2024
Starts at 6.30pm
OUR NEXT SPECIAL EVENT
Tuesday 24th September 2024
The Hyde Walk
A guided wander around the Hyde area of Winchester from the ancient City walls at the top of Hyde Street to
St Bartholomew’s Churchyard.
Enjoy seeing the various remains of Hyde Abbey, finishing in Hyde Abbey Garden and learn how we lost the bones of King Alfred.
Price £10 per person
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For all enquiries and bookings please contact:
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