Welcome to Warsash Local History Society
History and Heritage
Warsash Local History Society is an active and friendly voluntary organisation which exists to:
- Gather information about the history of Warsash and help make it available to all who are interested.
- Promote the preservation of old buildings, monuments, records, maps and traditions of the area.
- Foster interest in Warsash history and historical research through this website and through publications, and by arranging lectures, visits and exhibitions.
- Holds regular meetings and events.
Our latest Blog posts
Strawberries in Steam
The Brickworks Museum in Swanwick Lane, Swanwick are staging an event to celebrate the importance of strawberry growing to our part of Hampshire. Warsash and its environs were very much a focus for these activities. The Warsash Local History Society will have a presence at the event. Drop in and…
First Meeting of 2026
Our first meeting of 2026 is on Wednesday 4th February at 7.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Warsash. Jane Glennie will give us a presentation entitled “Operation VE Day “. Many of you will have seen Jane before, but in other roles. She is an excellent actress who performs in role…
Where did Roxby Garage get its name
The buildings that were till recently known as Roxby Garage were originally part of the Warsash House Estate. In 1938, Vic Collins local entrepreneur, speedway champion, Alderman for Fareham, a pillar of the community of Warsash purchased the Clock Tower and the buildings that go around the corner into Brook…