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The Basingstoke Archaeological and Historical Society (BAHS) was founded in 1971 to support learning and research into local archaeology and history. Over the years the society has carried out or supported excavations in the Basingstoke area; published local history books; and run visits and tours to places of interest.

The society meets on the first Monday of the month from September through to June for a lecture meeting featuring either an archaeological or historical subject.

Our Next Meeting

Our next lecture meeting will be on Monday 5th January 2026 when Dr Katy Soar will continue her exposition of ancient Cretan history, focussing on the Cretan Labyrinth and how perspectives of this ancient legend have developed over time.

Myth, History and Afterlife of the Cretan Labyrinth

Dr Katy Soar – University of Winchester