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  • Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, Dorset
    Christchurch Priory, Christchurch, Dorset
  • Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset
    Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset
  • Quay on River Stour at Christchurch, Dorset
    Quay on River Stour at Christchurch, Dorset
  • Constable's House with Christchurch Priory in background, Christchurch, Dorset
    Constable's House with Christchurch Priory in background, Christchurch, Dorset
  • Wick Ferry across River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset
    Wick Ferry across River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset
  • The Square House, on Corner of Wick Lane and High Street, Christchurch, Dorset -  1776 to 1958
    The Square House, on Corner of Wick Lane and High Street, Christchurch, Dorset - 1776 to 1958
  • Welcome to Christchurch History Society

    The Christchurch History Society organises ten evening meetings a year, visits, guided walks and attends community events.     It also has a group of volunteers that carries out research on specific topics (but NOT – please note – family history) and the Society is constantly extending its archive.    More information is being added to this website all the time, and we welcome your contributions.     Find out more about the Society or contact us.      Please browse the On-Line Catalogue of the Archive or dip into the website to explore the history of Christchurch.      A Step by Step Guide to Searching the Archive is available.

    Forthcoming events
    • 30 July - 31 July

      Mudeford Arts festival

      WHAT:  An annual Community Celebration of the Arts – FREE TO VISITORS WHEN:  Saturday 30th July to Sunday 31st July 2022, Hours ...
    • 06 September 7:30am - 10:00pm

      The History of Milton Village

      A talk by Nick Sauders, Chairman Milton Heritage Society. How long does it take after moving into a new area to ...
    • 04 October 7:30pm - 10:00pm

      Florence Nightingale - her Life and Legacy

      A talk by Louise Jordan. This life story was researched and written by Louise in 2019-2020 to celebrate the 200th anniversary ...
    Latest news and announcements
    • Evening Talks September to December 202212/06/2022

      Full details of all evening meetings for the period September to December 2022 are now posted. Check out ‘Whats on’, ...
    • Family History04/11/2021

      John Ward of the Archive Team is willing to undertake Family History research.
    • General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and the Christchurch History Society Website25/05/2018

      On 25th May 2018 The Data Protection Act 1998 was replaced by The General Data Protection Regulation 2018 and to be compliant the Christchurch History Society Website has been fully updated.  Details are provided in this Announcement.
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    Quay Road, Christchurch
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