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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 events:

September 18th - Visit to Wallingford

October 9th - AGM followed by

“Blood & Misery in this Sad Tragedie” & “Deceived People! Deluded Countreymen” - the nature & impact of the Civil War in Hampshire with Alistair Dougall

See our Events page for all our activities

Services and activities offered: WARG provides work parties and other support for Winchester Museums and develops training activities for volunteers.

Membership: Just £10 per annum, or £18 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. You may also like to see our brochure.

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. Click for Map

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):

Chris Sellen (Chairman)

Julia Sandison (Secretary)

Mary Parker (Treasurer)

Don Bryan

Tracy Matthews (Winchester City Council)

Steve Old

David Ashby (Winchester University)

Dick Selwood (Newsletter Editor)

David Spurling

Steve Taylor