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Lower Test Valley

Archaeological

Study Group

(LTVAS)

The Lower Test Valley Archæological Study Group (LTVAS Group)
is a registered charity based in Romsey, Hampshire, England.

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Our aims:
To discover, research, record, and publicise historical and archæological material relevant to the past of Romsey, Nursling, Wellow, and the near vicinity. The Group accepts and copies historic documents before depositing them with the relevant bodies (usually Hampshire Record Office). It also stores material when the donors wish it to remain in the town, and advises those owners who prefer to keep their documents. Artefacts are treated in a similar way

Our activities include:

  • 25 Open meetings each year
  • Distribution of a regular newsletter to members
  • Twice weekly workshops for active research (held in the Town Hall Basement resource room)
  • Occasional exhibitions and full day courses
  • Guided walks in and around Romsey
  • Assistance to school and educational projects
  • Talks and slide shows to other groups
  • Liaison and co-operation with local organisations
  • Publication of LTVAS books and pamphlets.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the LTVAS Group is open to all persons with an interest in the history and archæology of Romsey, Hampshire and its neighbourhood. There is no joining fee and the annual subscriptions – which include all meetings, newsletters and journals - are:

Adult: £10
Full-time Student £6
Family Membership: £16

Note: Subscriptions may be paid for several years in advance

RESEARCH

LTVAS members are actively engaged in research, conservation and archiving during workshop sessions held in the Romsey Town Hall basement resource room. The workshop sessions are held every Monday from 10.00 am to midday and Tuesday from 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. The workshop sessions are open to the public who wish to investigate local, house and family history. Help and advice is freely given where possible. LTVAS holds an extensive archive of photographs, maps and documents, which are available for research purposes. Current research projects include Romsey farms and a major property survey for the core historic streets.

ASSOCIATED ORGANISATIONS

LTVAS Group works with other associations and bodies with a common interest. These include:

  • Wellow History Society
  • Nursling & Rownhams History Group
  • Romsey and District Society
  • A new project from the Romsey and District Society; LOOK AT ROMSEY, a town design statement for Romsey.
  • King John’s House and Tudor Cottage Trust
  • Test Valley Record Society
  • Romsey Town Council
  • Hampshire Record Office
  • Other local history societies

CONTACT:
Phoebe Merrick - Telephone: 01794 513751
Email: phoebe.merrick2@ntlworld.com

Postal address:
LTVAS . Town Hall . Market Place . Romsey SO51 8YZ

 

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