Welcome to the Milton Heritage Society, incorporating the Milton Heritage Collection, covering
New Milton, Barton on Sea, Ashley, Bashley, Wootton & Tiptoe.
Collecting, preserving and presenting the history of our Parish.
Talks Programme 2024/2025
St. Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Church lane, Old Milton BH25 6QN
All talks start at 7.00pm – Doors open at 6.40pm
Free admission for members – £5.00 admission for non-members
The changing face of Station Road, New Milton
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Description:
An illustrated talk by Nick Saunders, Chairman of Milton Heritage Society
Many MHS members have memories of seeing change and development in Station Road. In this talk, the audience will be invited to contribute their memories as we go on a virtual walk from the Railway Station down to the site of the Waverley Cinema.
The growth of English Wine in the New Forest
Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Description:
An illustrated talk by Roger Marchbank A noted local vintner
My talk takes an overview of how modern English wine came about tracing its roots back 4000 BC, with its arrival in the new Forest in Beaulieu in 1956. It finishes with a little tasting of a current English white wine to rove that the journey was worthwhiloe!
The New Forest Coastline
Date: Friday, February 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Description:
An illustrated talk by Sheila Ward
We think of our coast as a tranquil sort of place with many people enjoying walking and sailing. but in the past, it was very different – a busy area, suffering invasions, carrying on thriving maritime trade but harrassed by pirates, touched by many wars over the centiries, and with many local trades and industries. This talk takes a closer look at the New Forest Coast – extent, history, economy, wildlife and threats.
The MHS AGM will be held after this talk.
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