Winchester HGS Family History Group meet monthly for talks and visits to inspire and help you with your research
Welcome to the Winchester Group page.
This friendly and welcoming group meets at 7:30pm, on the third Thursday of the month at the Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall. A varied programme has been produced with talks on family history related subjects and members’ evenings arranged around a particular topic.
Why Join Us?
You do not need Hampshire ancestors to attend our meetings, just an interest in family history. Joining a local group provides opportunities to meet other people who have the same enthusiasm for family history and to share skills and expertise. It’s also a chance to help others to break down ‘brick walls’ in their research and to have some help with your own. The talks, workshops, and social events also provide a great opportunity to extend knowledge and have fun!
We are always pleased to welcome visitors and new members.
HGS Winchester Group Events & Meetings
Our meetings are in-person during the summer months, at Littleton Hall, Winchester, unless otherwise indicated. If you wish to attend via Zoom during the winter months, please contact us using the below form no later than 24 hours prior to the talk to be added to the invitation list. Remember to include your membership number or indicate if you are a guest.
- January 15, 2026, 7:30 pm: Sex, Violence & Alcohol - Frances Hurd - via Zoom
Some hidden after effects of WW1.
- February 19, 2026, 7:30 pm: Dating Old Photos - Steve Gill - via Zoom
- March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm: ‘The Forgotten Spy’ - The Secret Life of Ernest Oldham - Nick Barratt - via Zoom
- April 16, 2026, 7:30 pm: The Mayflower’s Voyage from Southampton - Cheryl Butler
- May 21, 2026, 7:30 pm: Linley Wood Library - JJ Heath Caldwell
- June 18, 2026, 7:30 pm: The Commonwealth War Grave Commission - Will Reid
- July 16, 2026, 7:30 pm: Migration: when we get stuck - Laurie Page
- August 20, 2026, N/A: Summer Break
- September 17, 2026, 7:30 pm: Members’ Evening - Group help to solve members brick walls
- October 15, 2026, 7:30 pm: The History of Hampshire Churches - John Vigar - via Zoom
- November 19, 2026, 7:30 pm: Beyond the 1939 Register - Richard Holt - via Zoom
The Group organiser is Tony Sinclair. He can be contacted using the form on this page.
Find Us Here:
Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall
The Hall Way
Littleton
Winchester
SO22 6QL
Doors open at 7:15pm for 7.30pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month
Contact Winchester Group Organiser
If you would like to know more about the Winchester Group and its forthcoming events, then please contact the group organiser using this form.
