Petersfield High Street North

Part of front cover designed by Edward Grainger for Petersfield Monographs No. 2 entitled ‘High Street Petersfield’.

Programme

Walks

The first town walk entitled Petersfield Perambulation, took place in the 1990s and continued being organised by the Society until 2012. Since then the walks have been organised by Petersfield Museum as part of their Outreach Programme, with the town guides being members of Petersfield Historical Society.

Since 2012, additional walks have been provided over an extended period. Walks cost £5 per person and usually last approximately 90 minutes. Special rates apply for larger groups such as U3A, historical societies etc. A new programme is issued annually in March and copies are available from the Museum. Tickets are available from the Museum and the Flora Twort Gallery.

30 April 2014	Walking with Monks Follow in the footsteps of monks throughout the history of Petersfield. Meet in the Square 4:00 PM Walks
13 September 2014	Arts and Crafts in Steep This walk will show the Arts and Crafts houses in Steep and explain why there is such a proliferation of this architectural style in this area. The walk will end with a private tour of the renowned, Grade 2 listed, Bedales Library. The walk starts at Steep Church at 2pm. Steep Church 2:00 PM Walks
21 September 2014	Petersfield Perambulation This popular walk tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings. The walk starts by the statue in the Market Square at 2.30pm. Petersfield Market Square 2:30 PM Walks
28 September 2014	Archaeology of the Heath Petersfield Heath is home to a remarkable prehistoric barrow cemetery. This walk will be led by an archaeologist who will discuss the significance of the Bronze Age Barrows and scatterings of prehistoric flints that indicate that human activity on the Heath probably dated from much earlier. The walk starts from The Plump Duck café by the lake at 2.30pm. Petersfield Heath 2:30 PM Walks
05 October 2014	Historic St Peter’s The town of Petersfield was built by the Normans around St Peter’s Church and this 840-year old building is steeped in history. This walk explains in detail how events, both nationally and locally, have created the way we view it today. The walk starts at the church porch at 2pm. St Peter’s Church 2:00 PM Walks
12 October 2014	First World War in Petersfield The start of the First World War in August 1914, set in motion a process which changed towns and villages throughout Britain, and Petersfield was no exception. This walk explains the significant part that Petersfield played in the War effort and where these events took place. The walk starts from the Square at 11am and forms part of the First World War commemoration activities. Petersfield Market Square 11:00 AM Walks
19 October 2014	Petersfield Perambulation This popular walk tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings. The walk starts by the statue in the Market Square at 2.30pm. Petersfield Market Square 2:30 PM Walks
02 November 2014	First World War in Petersfield The start of the First World War in August 1914, set in motion a process which changed towns and villages throughout Britain, and Petersfield was no exception. This walk explains the significant part that Petersfield played in the War effort and where these events took place. The walk starts from the Square at 11am and forms part of the First World War commemoration activities. Petersfield Market Square 11:00 AM Walks
12 April 2015	Murders and Menageries A twelve-stop tour of the town for parents and children. The history of Petersfield through its association with animals (and a couple of Edwardian murders), plus a pictorial quiz for children of all ages. With prizes! Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
26 April 2015	Historic Town Walk This popular walk has run for more than 20 years and tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings which you may have passed many times without realising their hidden secrets. Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
06 May 2015	Pubs, Inns and Breweries Over the centuries there have been more than 40 pubs and inns in the town as well as malthouses and breweries to support them. During this walk you’ll learn why there were so many, where they were located and what happened to them. Meet outside The Good Intent, College Street Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 6:30 PM Walks
10 May 2015	Arts and Crafts in Steep The walk will show the Arts and Crafts houses in Steep and explain why there is such a proliferation of this architectural style in this area. The walk will end with a private tour of the renowned, Grade 2 listed Bedales Library. Meet by the porch at All Saints Church, Steep Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
17 May 2015	Historic Town Walk This popular walk has run for more than 20 years and tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings which you may have passed many times without realising their hidden secrets. Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
31 May 2015	Historic St Peter’s The town of Petersfield was built by the Normans around St Peter’s Church and this 840 year old building is steeped in history. This walk explains in detail how events, both nationally and locally, have created the way we view it today. Meet by the porch at St Peter’s, Petersfield Square Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
07 June 2015	Historic Buriton Starting at the church, you will learn of Buriton’s huge historical significance to Petersfield and the part they played together from Norman times through the ages to the demise of the hop growing industry in the mid-20th century. Meet outside St Mary’s Church, Buriton Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
14 June 2015	The First World War in Petersfield The start of the First World War in August 1914 set in motion a process which changed towns and villages throughout Britain, and Petersfield was no exception. This walk explains the significant part that Petersfield played in the War effort and where these events took place. Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
21 June 2015	Historic Town Walk This popular walk has run for more than 20 years and tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings which you may have passed many times without realising their hidden secrets. Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
01 July 2015	Pubs, Inns and Breweries Over the centuries there have been more than 40 pubs and inns in the town as well as malthouses and breweries to support them. During this walk you’ll learn why there were so many, where they were located and what happened to them. Meet outside The Good Intent, College Street Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 6:30 PM Walks
05 July 2015	Murders and Menageries A twelve-stop tour of the town for parents and children. The history of Petersfield through its association with animals (and a couple of Edwardian murders), plus a pictorial quiz for children of all ages. With prizes! Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks
19 July 2015	Historic Town Walk This popular walk has run for more than 20 years and tells the fascinating history of Petersfield and its people from Norman to modern times by walking the streets and viewing the buildings which you may have passed many times without realising their hidden secrets. Meet outside Petersfield Library Tickets £5 per person from Petersfield Museum and Flora Twort Gallery 2:30 PM Walks

Where We Meet

Herne Farm Leisure Centre
Moggs Mead
Petersfield
GU31 4PY‎
Tel: 01730 266874

Where Petersfield Archaeology Group Meets

Physic Garden
High Street
Petersfield
GU32 3JJ
Tel: 01730 269060
Website

How To Join

Contact us for an application form. Membership costs £12 per person or £17 per couple. This includes eight meetings per year with a speaker and five optional meetings of the Society’s Archaeological Group. You will also receive a copy of the Society’s twice-yearly bulletin.

Programme

Walking with Monks

Arts and Crafts in Steep

Petersfield Perambulation

Archaeology of the Heath

Historic St Peter’s

First World War in Petersfield

Petersfield Perambulation

First World War in Petersfield

Murders and Menageries

Historic Town Walk

Pubs, Inns and Breweries

Arts and Crafts in Steep

Historic Town Walk

Historic St Peter’s

Historic Buriton

The First World War in Petersfield

Historic Town Walk

Pubs, Inns and Breweries

Murders and Menageries

Historic Town Walk

Where We Meet

Where Petersfield Archaeology Group Meets

How To Join

Petersfield Museum

Musical Festival

Physic Garden

People of the Heath