Basingstoke History
You can learn more about the history of Basingstoke by purchasing one of the Friends Publications which are sold by and for the benefit of the Friends, or by referring to A Guide to Sources of Information on Basingstoke’s History compiled by Bob & Barbara Applin and also to a series of Articles written by Friends.
The web sites of our Kindred Bodies – the Basingstoke Archaeological & Historical Society and the Basingstoke Heritage Society - may also provide you with useful information.
The society that actively explores and researches the archaeology and history of the Basingstoke area, offering plenty of opportunities to get involved.
Dedicated to making Basingstoke a better and more interesting place, and to stimulating interest in our local heritage.
Links to other sources of information on the history of Basingstoke include-
The Basingstoke and Deane Council website section - Local History and Heritage
Local Histories website - Brief History of Basingstoke
Victoria County History website - Basingstoke before redevelopment
The Wikipedia entry - Basingstoke
British History Online - Parishes : Basingstoke
Holy Ghost Cemetery - History
Basingstoke Talking History Project - WW2 People's War
Hantsweb - History of Basingstoke Canal
The Basingstoke Canal Society - History of the Canal
The Workhouse in Basingstoke - Basingstoke Workhouse
The Top of the Town Heritage - Top of the Town
Basingstoke Railways - Basingstoke Railways
The Railways of Hampshire - Railways of Hampshire