Welcome to the OMHS website
During the first decades of the 21st century Ongar Millennium History Society has continued to expand and build upon the foundations laid down by the inaugural group, the Ongar Millennium History Project. At the Millennium this project group published the book 'Aspects of the History of Ongar' and established a short Town Walk following paving stones markers.
Through their specific interest since then, members have researched and printed booklets, sewn historical altar kneelers for St Martin's Church, archived historical photographs, books, maps and artefacts along with coins discovered through metal detecting.
We continue to encourage others to use their interests and skills to keep Ongar's history alive for future generations. We welcome all visitors to the town.
If you are interested in local history, there is a wealth of information available in our newsletters!
Latest News and Up-Coming Events
The Ongar Millennium History Society are holding a Museum Memory Morning on the
7th of November, within our museum space in Budworth Hall, to which we invite anyone who would like to share their past stories and memories of our lovely town. We would like to record our discussions (with consent) for inclusion in our archive. If you have any local historic documents, photos or items you would like to lend or donate to our museum, please bring them along on the day.
We will be there to welcome you between 10am and 1pm. Light refreshments will be provided.
In order to ensure we have sufficient time for everyone, we would appreciate prior notice if you plan to attend. Please call Jackie on 07885809869, drop a note with your details into the Budworth Hall letterbox, or email ongarmillenniumhistorysociety@gmail.com
We are researching the history of The Budworth Hall, for a small exhibition, so we are particularly interested to hear about connections and memories of past events held there, thank you.
Our small museum at Budworth Hall, on the ground floor next to the bar, will be open every Thursday morning 11-1pm from 18th July 2024
(subject to staffing)
Please let OMHS know if you get involved with this!
The aims of OMHS
a) to raise public awareness of the history of the historic market town of Chipping Ongar
b) to encourage research into all aspects of the town's history and to collect relevant material for display
c) to produce relevant publications and to organise meetings to further these aims
d) to support other local organisations concerned with the town's heritage
e) to be watchful for threats to the town's heritage and to campaign appropriately to protect them
Historical Sites Map
