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The Early History of Winchester
Presented by Andrew Negus
Synopsis
Andrew Negus will show how and why the city of Winchester grew from a collection of Iron Age huts into the splendid capital of England. Then we shall discover that Winchester became involved in national events which brought wealth and prestige, but sometimes extreme violence and destruction. We shall meet rich and crafty bishops and look at the magnificent buildings and institutions they created.
Profile
Andrew is a local historian and popular speaker in the Winchester area and throughout Hampshire. He is also a Blue Badge Guide for central southern England.
His work often focuses on the history of cities in the region, including Winchester, Portsmouth, and Southampton. He gives talks to various local history societies and groups, and also leads historical walking tours. His talks often have a specific focus, such as "Winchester: Bishops, Buildings and Bones."
He has a background as a retired history teacher and a passion for travel. He is a wellknown figure among local history societies in Hampshire, often giving multi-part talks on the history of a specific city, so we shall only have time to hear about a quarter of Winchester’s rich history!