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For Winchester Archaeology and Local History

Aims and objectives:

WARG, the society for Winchester archaeology and local history, promotes the study of archaeology and local history in the City of Winchester and the surrounding area, through monthly events including lectures; walks; excursions and excavations.

Next event:

June 5th to 20th Annual Excavation

2021 Excavation - Interim report

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2021 Big Dig — Diary

We have returned to our usual venue, the Hampshire Records Office Cinema, for many of our talks, although some we will hold online. No need to book for the HRO, and Zoom lectures will commence 7.30pm on the second Monday of the month with the invitation link sent out about a week in advance.

Publications News:

A new series of local history books produced by Stephen Old.

Click on the books for more details.

Events Page

Services and activities offered: WARG provides work parties and other support for Hampshire Cultural Trust and develops training activities for volunteers.

Membership: Just £15 per annum, or £27 for two people at the same address. Free entry to meetings, and a thrice-yearly newsletter. To become a member, email membership@warg.org.uk, or download an application form.

Times: Meetings and lectures at: Hampshire Records Office, Sussex Street, Winchester - normally second Monday of the month, September to May, 19:30. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start to ensure a seat.

Non-members: Unfortunately, due to restrictions of number at our venues, we cannot accommodate non-members at our meetings at the moment.

Our volunteers (the Committee):

Stephen Old (Chairman)

Kim Batten (Secretary)

Andy King (Treasurer)

David Ashby (Winchester University)

Janet Backhouse (Newsletter Editor)

Vacancy (Events Organiser)

Maisie Marshall

Tracy Matthews (Winchester City Council)

Tracey Pontin

Stuart Rippon (Membership Secretary)