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RETURN OF MIDWEEK MUSINGS 2026

Hampshire History Trust is excited to announce the return of the popular lecture series Midweek Musings! Join us for a wide range of talks on history and heritage from January to July 2026. Find out more about each talk on our What’s On page.

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Our next lecture is…

Adventures to the Southern Hemisphere –
An Evening with Dan Snow and Ed Rochead

7.00pm 24th February 2026

New Hall, Winchester

Join us for a special evening of history and inspiration, featuring two remarkable speakers.

Dan Snow – Searching for Endurance

BAFTA‑award winning historian, broadcaster, and presenter Dan Snow takes us behind the scenes of one of the most extraordinary expeditions of recent years. In 2022, Dan joined the team that discovered Shackleton’s legendary shipwreck, Endurance, lying 3,000m beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea. He will share the inside story of the month‑long mission in Antarctica, revealing the challenges, discoveries, and significance of this historic find.

Ed Rochead – Going South: The Daring Journeys of Amy Johnson

Honorary Professor Ed Rochead brings to life the pioneering flights of aviator Amy Johnson, whose record‑breaking journeys in the 1930s captured the imagination of a nation. From her solo flight to Australia in 1930 to her later journey to South Africa, Amy’s story is one of ambition, resilience, and courage.

Ed is a sought‑after speaker known for blending history and technology in engaging talks. Based in Hampshire since 1999, he has inspired audiences across universities, local history societies, and community groups.

Don’t miss this evening of discovery and daring — from the icy depths of Antarctica to the skies above Australia

Grab your tickets now using the link here. 

Hampshire History Trust would like to thank Gentian for sponsoring this event. Gentian is a Winchester-based property developer and investor specialising in retail and commercial developments and town centre regeneration. https://www.gentian.co.uk/

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