4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (214+ words) A talk will explore medieval graffiti and the hidden stories it reveals about the people of the past. Taking place at The United Church in Winchester on Thursday, May 7, 'Marks of the Past: Discovering Medieval Graffiti in Winchester and Beyond…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (675+ words) Winchester is a city steeped in history, and its streets are dotted with monuments that tell fascinating stories of kings, soldiers, writers, and local traditions. From medieval gateways to modern tributes, here are some of the most notable statues and…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago   (430+ words) Winchester Cathedral has revealed who will become the next Dean of Winchester. The announcement was made at 10am on Monday, December 8, in the Presbytery of the cathedral. The cathedral has confirmed that Reverend Canon Chris Palmer will become the next Dean…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (772+ words) Residents in the Kings Barton housing development may be surprised that, in summer and autumn 1756, the residents of Winchester and its surrounding towns and villages would have spent their Sunday outing watching German troops practice drill at Barton Farm. So…...

10+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (215+ words) A well-known British musical family is coming to Winchester to celebrate a world-famous author's birthday. Members of the Kanneh-Mason family will visit Winchester College to commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Jane Austen. The Kanneh-Masons, a renowned musical family, are set…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago   (283+ words) Take a look at a lesser known secret of Winchester Cathedral which specialises in making any event memorable. The Pavilion, which was refurbished in 2022, is located in the heart of the Cathedral grounds and has become a hotspot for events…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (405+ words) A Winchester historian has shared tales of local smugglers with Robson Green for a TV show. Simon Sandall, a University of Winchester lecturer, appeared in a segment of the new documentary series, Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. He met…...

11+ mon, 47+ min ago   (455+ words) TWO Winchester food truck owners have brought life back to a landmark city centre building. Abbey Mill, formerly known as Inn The Park, in Abbey Gardens welcomed hundreds of guests back into the historic building on Friday, October 10, and Saturday,…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago   (145+ words) Hampshire residents have been honoured with British Empire Medals for their dedicated community services. In a ceremony held in Winchester, the HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Nigel Atkinson Esq, awarded the medals on behalf of the King. The honourees, who were…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1052+ words) During the First World War, about 360 conscientious objectors (COs) were jailed in Winchester Prison on the Romsey Road. These were men, aged 18-40, who refused to be conscripted into the armed services during the First World War under the 1916 Military Services…...