Online Events January to May 2021
Covid-19 : "Online" Events will probably continue for at least
the first five months of 2021. See our "Zoom" Main Talks and Workshop programme below - but it maybe subject to change.
Register your email "here" for details of how to attend.
Click "here" for a revised printable main talks programme
January 2021
Monday 4th January at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use General "Workshop Link" to attend.
A 10 -15 minute Topic about -
"The Mansion" in Church Place - followed
by discussion.
- introduced by Barbara Burbridge
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 11th January at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Queries and General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 11th January at 7.30 pm
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
The History of Hampshire Constabulary
Speaker: Paul Stickler
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 18th January at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use General "Workshop Link" to attend.
A 10 -15 minute Topic about -
"Carved Heads on Choir Stalls" in Romsey Abbey - followed by discussion
- introduced by Terry Proctor
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 25th January at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Queries and General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Thursday 28th January at 7.30 pm
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Combs, Coins and Crucibles :
Trade and Production in Saxon Hamwic
Speaker: Matt Garner
Zoom Video Conference
February 2021
Monday 1st February at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
A 10 - 15 minute topic about -
Buildings in The Market Place, Romsey - followed by discussion.
- introduced by Mary Harris & Roger Leech
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 8th February at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion -
Use General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Queries and General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 8th February at 7.30 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
The Calling Window - "through a glass darkly, Nightingale's calling"
Speaker: Sophie Hacker
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 15th February at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
A short Powerpoint presentation by Roger Leech - More about The Market Place, Romsey - followed by discussion.
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Friday 19th February at 2.15 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Mainstone and Pauncefoot : a slide show
Speaker: Phoebe Merrick
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 22nd February at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Queries and General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Thurs. 25th February at 7.30 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Domesday Hampshire
Speaker: Katherine Blayney
Zoom Video Conference
March 2021
Monday 1st March at 11.00 a.m.
Old Buildings in Romsey presented by Roger Leech plus Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 8th March at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Old Photos of interior of Conservative Club by Charles Burnett plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 8th March at 7.30 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Defence of the Realm - Gun Culture in
Tudor Southampton
Speaker: Cheryl Butler
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 15th March at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Further discussion on the Market Place buildings plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
March 2021 (Cont.)
Friday 19th March at 2.15 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Nursling : a slide show
Speaker: Phoebe Merrick
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 22nd March at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Buildings in the Market Place, Romsey
plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris & Charles Burnett
Zoom Video Conference
Thurs. 25th March at 7.30 p.m.
Online Zoom Main Talk - A unique "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Why does Romsey have an Abbey?
Speaker: Frank Green
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 29th March at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
The Dolphin Hotel in the Cornmarket, Romsey plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris & Roger Leech
Zoom Video Conference
April 2021
Easter Monday 5th April
******** No Workshop Meeting *********
Monday 12th April at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Buildings in the Cornmarket, Romsey
plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 12th April, 7.30pm
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
The Home Front before Dunkirk
Speaker: Phoebe Merrick
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 19th April at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Topic TBA plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 26th April at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Topic TBA plus General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Thursday 29th April, 7.30pm
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
Our Annual General Meeting followed by
Tithes and the 1836 Tithe Commutation Act Speaker: Colin Moretti
Zoom Video Conference
May 2021
Monday 3rd May - Bank Holiday
****** No Workshop Zoom Meeting ******
Monday 10th May at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Buildings in Romsey plus
General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 10th May, 7.30 pm
Online Zoom Main Talk - A separate "Talk Link" will be sent to registered attendees
King Alfred
Speaker : Stephen Whelan
Zoom Video Conference
Please Note :
Walks scheduled for MAY have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions
Monday 17th May at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Buildings in Romsey plus
General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 24th May at 11.00 a.m.
Online Workshop and Discussion - Use the General "Workshop Link" to attend.
Buildings in Romsey plus
General Discussion
- introduced by Mary Harris
Zoom Video Conference
Monday 31st May - Bank Holiday
****** No Workshop Zoom Meeting ******
Please Note :
Walks scheduled for MAY and JUNE have been cancelled due to difficulties in handling COVID-19 requirements
The Society is however undertaking a number of Guided History Walks during the "Romsey Festival" on the 5th, 8th and 12th July. These will be "ticketed" only events for the General Public, although of course members can attend if they purchase a ticket - click here on Romsey Festival for more details.
************ Summer Break *****************
It is hoped that from August events for the rest of the year can be held in the Town Hall as per the printed calendar, but check the website if Covid requirements change yet again.