Browse Items (162 total)

A personal description of what the first coronavirus lockdown in 2020 meant to a teenager

Description of the three smaller redoubts planned to complement the larger forts on Portsdown Hill

Life of Thomas Becket to complement the 2020 exhibition showcasing the 850th anniversary of his death and the work of Warblington Church which is dedicated to his memory

Conservation of an Edwardian wedding dress donated to Emsworth Museum

History of the Bulpitt family who made and sold the Edwardian wedding dress conserved by Sarah Howard for Emsworth Museum

How a research query about the life of Arthur B Woods led to a rich vein of historical material.

Decorated boats featured in the Emsworth Water Carnival on the illuminated Mill Pond

History of a missing landmark

Online reference on biographical, historical and other aspects of the Methodist movement

Items on the Round House, Slipper mill pond, the Pug Mill, Slipper Mills and Slipper tenants

Wildfowling today and in the past, including stories about the men who sculled the punts to hunt game birds. Additional item on the wildfowling bank gun in Emsworth Museum

Practice assault, part of Operation Fabius, on South Hayling beaches

Dr Rickett's exploits during WW2

Description of the life and awards given to Noel Kinnell, Emsworth's biggest benefactor

Visit by HRH The Princess Royal, President of the Royal Yachting Association, as part of the sailing club's centenary celebrations. The article also covers historic club boats and current sailing-related activities.

Award from the Royal Regiment of Artillery for the contribution and assistance Philip Magrath has given as their Curator Emeritus. Philip Magrath is the volunteer curator with Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust.

Launch of a restored Victorian working oyster boat, plus recollections by 101 year old Ernest Rudkin. Includes two photographs and a drawing.

Portrayal of the island landscape and description of important families. Included two maps, a drawing and a photograph.

Some recollections by Mrs Jane Anne Jewell, granddaughter of shipbuilder John King, primarily written in 1898 with additions in the 1920s

Life and bequests of Sir John Acworth Ommanney