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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

    As previously announced, the Coronavirus lockdown has caused many of the Society’s activities to be suspended until the pandemic is over.  Research work CAN AND DOES continue.   Furthermore, as detailed below, we are successfully holding virtual meetings once a month on Wednesdays.

    Despite the suspension, most of the pages on this website have not been amended, in the expectation that they will become relevant again when normality resumes. Please bear this in mind as you visit the various pages of the website, many of which contain much information on the history of Christchurch.

     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, including 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
    • 20 January 7:00pm - 7:40pm

      The Hampshire Wonder, and other tales from the New Forest

      An online talk, using Zoom, by Gale Pettifer MA PhD Researcher The history of the New Forest contains many snippets of intriguing, ...
    • 17 February 7:00pm - 8:00pm

      Channel Coastlands

      An online talk, using Zoom, by Dr Geoffrey Mead, School of Global Studies at University of Sussex. ‘Channel Coastlands’ looks at ...
    Latest news and announcements
    • Life under Coronavirus Rules13/01/2021

      Notwithstanding the ongoing restrictions, the Society remains active, using modern technology such as the website and Zoom. Enquiries for 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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