About Us
The Basingstoke Archaeological and Historical Society (BAHS) was founded in 1971 to support learning and research into local archaeology and history. Over the years the society has carried out or supported excavations in the Basingstoke area; published local history books; and run visits and tours to places of interest.
The society meets on the first Monday of the month from September through to June for a lecture meeting featuring either an archaeological or historical subject.
Our Next Meeting
Our next lecture meeting will be on Monday 13th April 2026 when we will be hosting Ryan Reid from the Wessex Sound and Film Archive. Ryan will be showing and talking about a film of old Basingstoke compiled from a mix of movie film and television archives.
We will also hear from Dr Jean Morrin who will be introducing the latest Victoria County History ‘Short’ on the village of Herriard, which will be on sale at our meeting.
Access and Amplification:
Basingstoke’s Past on Film
Ryan Reid – Community Archives Officer, Wessex Sound and Film Archive
