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Welcome to the Liss Area Historical Society web site.

The Society was started almost twenty five years ago by a small group of enthusiasts. We now have about a hundred members but we need more.

We have a programme of talks each year during the autumn and winter, when we meet on the last THURSDAY of each month, normally at the Central Hall (Liss Evangelical Church) in Liss Forest. During December, we hold our Christmas social event, normally at the Triangle Centre in Liss.The last meeting of the season was held on Thursday, 29th April, when Tom Stockwell talked on the fascinating history of Petworth House. The new season of talks starts on 30th September. See "Programme of events".

Talks are open to members and non-members and are free for members.

Why not come and join us?

We need new members, including those who might be willing to serve on the committee and help with the running of the Society. Although our objectives are mainly serious, we also have fun!

The Society is a registered charity.

Where is Liss?

It lies in the Rother Valley, about 4/5 miles north of Petersfield in Hampshire. The land rises in the east (Hillbrow) and to the West (Wheatham Hill).

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Objectives
The objectives of the Society are:
To promote the study and recording of the history of the area in all its aspects.
To foster interest in research and fieldwork.
To publish from time to time the findings of the Society, or of any individual member or any other relevant material which the Society acquires. The principal publication is 'Liss Histories' which is published annually and is free to members. Back numbers may be purchased from The Chairman(01730 261460) or from Church Place, Station Road, Liss
To maintain, preserve and develop the 'Liss Collection' and to use it, together with borrowed archival material and artefacts for displays and exhibitions for educational purposes and/or the interest of the public.

Meetings and Lectures:

These are held at Central Hall, Liss Forest on the last Thursday in each of the months of September- April inclusive (December's meeting at The Triangle Community Centre). The subject of each meeting is published to members and is advertised in the village, in advance. Entry to these meetings is free to members. Non-members are welcome to attend at a cost of £2.00 per meeting. Social events and outings are organised during the summer months.

The Liss Collection:

The Society maintains the Liss Collection of artefacts and memorabilia in the Archive and Study rooms at the Triangle Community Centre. The Archive Group meets throughout the year under the direction of the Archivist -Mike Jordan [01730 893454]- in order to catalogue, record and conserve the collection. New members of this group are always welcome.

Do come and join us. Membership application forms are available. Please ask for one.

Liss Area Historical Society

Registered charity number 293391