Wherwell History Group

Wherwell, Hampshire,

The Wherwell History Group was formed in 2008. Our main objective is to research, record and preserve the history of the parish of Wherwell, and maintain an archive of sound recordings and written or photographic material.  

We are keen to stimulate interest in our local history, and expand our membership base. We organize a monthly programme of illustrated talks in Wherwell Village Hall (SP11 7JJ) and local guided visits.

We are part of the Living Links Community which was established in 2008 to encourage local groups to preserve the past and the present for the future. This community is being managed by the Hampshire Record Office.

Our archive is 'under development' and not at present available for public viewing. The archive comprises lots of village photographs for many and varied sources, some oral history created during production of the Wherwell DVD in year 2000, documents and photographs assembled for display at Wherwell Primary School in celebration of their 80th Anniversary in July 2009, and some village scrapbooks with cuttings spanning 1951 to 2005.

The History Group will be creating a Wherwell Scrapbook 2010, as an attempt to record, in words and pictures, the many and various events, anniversaries and activities which take place in the Parish of Wherwell in a 13-month period commencing 1st December 2009.

Copies of the Wherwell DVD are available to purchase from the History Group at £10.00 plus p&p.