LISS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY – EXHIBITIONS
Over the years, the Society has staged a number of exhibitions. In fact, an exhibition in 1983 heralded the beginning of the process that led to the Society's formation.
On the 6th November 2010, we held an exhibition to celebrate the Society's 25th anniversary and this was very successful. More than 250 visitors came to see us and we had a lot of positive feedback. The exhibition showed our achievements over the 25 years, changes in the village in that time and artefacts from the Liss Collection as well as items found during archaeological "digs".
During the evening, we had a party for members and cut our "birthday" cake. This was an enjoyable end to a busy day.
Ten exhibitions have taken place since the catalyst exhibition of 1983 and since the Society's formation. Each has covered a different subject.
MONTH/YEAR | EXHIBITION | COMMENT |
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14th to 16th Oct 1983 | “Our Heritage” Exhibition | “Root” of LAHS. Village Hall |
7th to 8th November 1987 | Art Exhibition, “Liss in View” | Village Hall. Over 100 entries. 25 pictures sold. Help from Parish Council |
19th to 20th March 1988 | “A year in the life of Liss” | Involved over 40 organisations and groups, including schools, churches and Parish Council. All kept record of year 1987 |
27th to 28th January 1990 | “Life through the lens” photographic exhibition |
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3rd to 4th May 1992 | “Liss Alive” - 100 years of life in Liss | St Mary's Hall. Joint project with St Mary's church, to celebrate its centenary |
1st to 4th June 2000 | Millennium exhibition | Triangle Centre. Society's contribution to village mosaic was our emblem, the Plestor Oak. |
Feb 2006 | LMR* exhibition and LAG** | Triangle Centre |
31st May 2008 | “Archives for All” - Access Hampshire Heritage | Joint project with HCC Records Office. Exhibition then moved to St Mary's Church |
13th April 2009 | Involvement with Railway 150 celebrations, | Included display of archival material at Liss station |
24th October 2009
| LMR exhibition | To mark 40th anniversary of LMR closure |
6th November 2010 | 25th anniversary exhibition |
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* Longmoor Military Railway. ** Liss Archaeological Group.