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Strawberries in Steam
The Brickworks Museum in Swanwick Lane, Swanwick are staging an event to celebrate the importance of strawberry growing to our part of Hampshire. Warsash and its environs were very much a focus for these activities. The Warsash Local History Society will have a presence at the event. Drop in and say hello, and learn how these once luxury fruits contributed…
First Meeting of 2026
Our first meeting of 2026 is on Wednesday 4th February at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Warsash. Jane Glennie will give us a presentation entitled “Operation VE Day “. Many of you will have seen Jane before, but in other roles. She is an excellent actress who performs in role to bring to life parts of our history that some…
Where did Roxby Garage get its name
The buildings that were till recently known as Roxby Garage were originally part of the Warsash House Estate. In 1938, Vic Collins local entrepreneur, speedway champion, Alderman for Fareham, a pillar of the community of Warsash purchased the Clock Tower and the buildings that go around the corner into Brook Lane. The garage buildings that we know today were behind…
VE Day Celebration – Saturday 4th October 2025
Join us at St Mary’s Church Hall on Saturday 4th October to celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Further details to follow soon – contact us to register your interest.
A WW1 STORY
Lost Souls, a WWI story presented by Brenda Margetts at the Warsash History Society’s meeting on 2nd April at 19.30. Venue, St Mary’s Church. Visitors welcome for a small charge of £3.00.
Titanic – My Father Onboard
Jean Legg will be presenting a talk on the Titanic at the Society’s meeting on 4th June 2025 at 19:30. Venue, St Marys Church. Visitors welcome for a small entry fee of £3.00
