MEMBERSHIP

September 22, 2026

What an enjoyable day we had on Saturday! It is always wonderful to meet fellow members at a live event, and this year’s conference certainly did not disappoint. We were spoilt for choice with an outstanding line-up of speakers, and the proceedings were seamlessly brought together by Dr Nick Barratt, who served as our entertaining […]

September 10, 2026

Due to the recently announced changes in opening hours at Hampshire Archives, HGS will also be changing our opening hours. From Tuesday 15 September 2026,  the Hampshire Archives search room will close at 3pm and document production will close at 2:30pm. This means that HGS opening hours will now be 10am – 3pm on Tuesday, […]

July 27, 2026

We are frequently helping our members with various questions or problems and so often members reply thanking us and showing their appreciation of what our volunteers do for the Society. It really is very much appreciated by the volunteers to know that their work is valued, thank you. Please remember to let our Membership Secretary […]

April 3, 2026

Nowes account book 1756-1831 Might you find the school records of one of your ancestors in Romsey?  This work is the result of a joint venture between the Romsey History Society (LTVAS) and HGS. John Nowes was a wealthy barrister who left money in his will (proved in 1719) for three schools to be set […]

April 1, 2026

As I live about 30 minutes from the Three Counties Showground, I decided that I would, as in the past, trot over to spend the day with Jane and Fiona on the bookstall. I think that, as they’re in the area—and it is, after all, to promote the HGS, the work our volunteers do, and […]