Press Release

17 January 2025

Fareham History Files find new home

Fareham Borough Council has announced today that the Fareham History Files will now be displayed at their new home in the Crafty Makery inside Fareham Shopping Centre from Monday 20 January.

Following the decision by the Hampshire Cultural Trust to close Westbury Manor Museum in 2024, the Council was keen to relocate the History Files so that they could be enjoyed by the Fareham community, rather than put them into storage. The files have been painstakingly put together by volunteers and local history groups over the years and contain a wealth of historical facts, documents, information and photos relating to Fareham from across the ages.

History lovers can visit the Crafty Makery to view the files during the following opening hours:

• Monday: 10.30 to 4pm
• Tuesday: 10.30 to 4pm
• Thursday: 10.30 to 1.30
• Friday: 10.30 to 4pm
• Saturday: 10.30 to 4pm

Executive Member for Leisure and Community at Fareham Borough Council, Councillor Connie Hockley, said: “I am really pleased that the Fareham History Files have found a new home within the Crafty Makery. There is a wealth of information and history lovers could easily spend hours getting lost in this huge collection. I encourage local people to come and visit to take a look.”

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For further information contact:

Customer Enquiries

Tel: 01329 236100
Email: customerservicecentre@fareham.gov.uk

Media Enquiries

The Communications Team
Tel: 01329 824310
Email: publicity@fareham.gov.uk
Fax: 01329 550576

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