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 Home Guard Auxilliaries The British Resistance
Date: Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Description:
An illustrated talk by Dr Will Ward
The Auxilliary Units were specially selected, trained and equipped by the British Army during the Second World War, to become the resistance in the event of Nazi German invasion. Dr Will Ward tells their story including his research into hidden hideouts and patrols in the New Forest.
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