19 May - 14 July at Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 2PS. Tel 020 74575006
In August last year a community archaeology ‘dig’ and survey took place on the banks of the Hogsmill River at Southwood Activity Centre, Tolworth. The fieldwork was part of a £30,000 Heritage Lottery Funded project organised by the Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society, to study the history of the Hogsmill River. This exhibition will be an opportunity to learn more about the fieldwork project, the Hogsmill River, and its fascinating history and archaeology.
Admission free. Open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm, Thursday 10am - 7pm.
Saturday 26 May 2.30 - 3.30pm at Surrey History Centre
Find out what happened behind the scenes on Steven Spielberg’s film, War Horse. Andrew Robertshaw was the film’s chief historical consultant. He gave advice on numerous issues such as props, costume, armoury, badges and even the colour of First World War German smoke which, apparently, differs from the colour of English smoke. He was also asked to undertake a small acting role and can be seen in the recruiting scene filmed in Castle Combe and leading the attack out of the trenches, for which he spent three muddy weeks at Wisley.
Tickets £10 adults, £5 children, £25 family ticket. Booking is essential. Places are limited. To book please call 01483 518737 or email shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A celebratory show case concert for the brightest and best musical talent in Surrey, staged by Surrey Arts. Anticipating the Olympic events in Surrey Go Surrey will have a cycling theme. Surrey Heritage will be taking the ‘Our Sporting Life’ exhibition as well as historical re-enactors with period costumes and bicycles, from Lady Harbeton in knickerbockers to Olympian Michael Gambrill. Come and enjoy this stunning event as Surrey prepares to welcome the world! For more information see Royal Albert Hall Concert 2012. This is a very popular event and tickets are limited. Tickets are available from Royal Albert Hall Box Office tel 0845 401 5045 or Surrey Arts tel 01483 519249.
Saturday 2 June 10am - 5pm (timings approximate) at Epsom Downs Racecourse.
Find Surrey Heritage at the Epsom Derby with displays and performances celebrating Gypsy culture as part of Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month. Surrey Heritage are collaborating with the local Gypsy/Traveller community, funded by the Arts Council, to showcase bespoke performances of Gypsy dance and music. There will also be a Jubilee exhibition to celebrate royal connections with Surrey. Free event.
Monday 4 June 10am – 5pm at Stoke Park Guildford
See Surrey Heritage at the Surrey County Show. This year the show is celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Surrey Heritage will be in the Visit Surrey Marquee. Come and see us there!
Saturday 9 June 2012 12.30pm - 4pm at Surrey History Centre
Do you have medals, uniforms or photos from your family's military past? Our panel of experts will help you identify them and discover the truth about your family's military history. Free event. No valuations given.
Saturday 9 June 2012 11am - 12noon at Surrey History Centre
Come along and listen to the experts' advice on how to research First World War family history.
Tickets £5.00. Booking is essential. Places are limited. To book please call 01483 518737 or email shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Saturday 16 June - Sunday 17 June, 10am - 4pm at Queens Park near the pavilion.
Come and try an archaeological dig. See what is buried in part of the original settlement of Caterham with the Surrey County Archaeological Unit. Refreshments available please make a donation. Ffor further information see
Friday 22 June 10am - 1pm at Surrey History Centre
An event run by Woking South Sure Start Centre. Come along and find out about child safety with the Fire Service, Surrey Police and St. John’s Ambulance. There will be arts and crafts, story and rhyme time, family information service, face painters, goody bags and the chance to climb onboard a fire engine or ambulance. For further information please call the Children’s Centre on 01483 757160. Free event. Please note there may be reduced parking on this day.
Saturday 30 June 10am - 10.45am at Surrey History Centre
Expert Conservator Jeff Dowse will take you behind the scenes of the County Archive to show you in detail the work involved in cleaning, stabilizing, treating and presenting documents for public use. This is a fascinating opportunity to find out more about how our heritage is being protected, preserved and promoted by Surrey Heritage.
The talk is free but numbers are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place and for latest details go to bbc.co.uk/ticketing or call 03709 011227.
Saturday 30 June 11am - 11.45am at Surrey History Centre
Your chance to discover more about the only Iron Age shield in Europe made entirely of bronze, which was found near Chertsey in this talk by
Senior Archaeologist Phil Jones. The talk will focus on the Prehistoric and later archaeology in the Thames valley, near Chertsey, an area which has
seen a large amount of archaeological work in the last 25 years.
The talk is free but numbers are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place and for latest details go to bbc.co.uk/ticketing or call 03709 011227.
Saturday 30 June 2pm - 3.30pm at Surrey History Centre
Julian Pooley, Manager of Surrey History Centre, discusses the amazing variety of sources that can be used to build up a picture of the lives and
experiences of our ancestors. Early illustrations, documents, personal letters and diaries can all tell us a great deal about what it was like to live in
Surrey in the past.
The talk is free but numbers are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place and for latest details go to bbc.co.uk/ticketing or call 03709 011227.
Saturday 23 June 2.00pm - 3.00pm at Surrey History Centre
Using old photographs, archive material and the memories of those who took part, this talk follows the 1948 Olympic torch on its journey from Greece, in the throes of civil war, through Surrey and on to Wembley Stadium. It compares the Austerity Games of 1948 and the "make do and mend" philosophy of the time with the preparations for London 2012. The talk also shows how easily errors can creep in to the historic record and well-known landmarks disappear within living memory.
Tickets £5. Booking is essential. Places are limited. To book please call 01483 518737 or email shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Saturday 30 June 10am - 5pm at the Rural Life Centre
Peek inside a painted caravan and enjoy vibrant gypsy music with a selection of traditional dishes cooked on the campfire. Family activities including make a peg doll and a museum trail. Try your hand at Romany crafts as well as learning about the heritage and history of Gypsies in Surrey.
Prices: Adults £8.50. Over 60s/Concessions £7.50. Children (5 - 16) £6. Family £26 (2 adults + their children under 16)
Rural Life Centre, Reeds Road, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2DL. Tel 01252 795571
Saturday 7 July 2012 11am – 12noon at Surrey History Centre
The ever-enthusiastic Dr Frank Gray, director of Screen Archive South East, will treat us to a visual history of how the region celebrated past coronations and jubilees. Films featured will include Queen Victoria's Diamond jubilee of 1897, festivities for the jubilee of George V in Walton on Thames and district as recorded by the cinema manager Clifford Spain in 1935, and Coronation celebrations in Horley in 1953.
Tickets £5 including tea and coffee. Booking is essential. Places are limited. To book please call 01483 518737 or email shs@surreycc.gov.uk
Throughout the year, Surrey Heritage, in association with museums, libraries, sports clubs and local history societies across the county, will be celebrating Surrey's rich sporting heritage and Sporting personalities. We will be staging a re-enactment of an 18th century cricket match on Cotmandene as part of the Dorking Heritage Open day events on 9 September. Surrey's Sporting Life will also be celebrating cycling heritage - vintage bicycles and costumed re-enactors will be bringing to life the impact cycling had on society in the early 20th century.
Free children’s arts and crafts 24 July – 1 September (closed Saturday 25 August bank holiday) Available during normal opening hours at Surrey History Centre
Come along and get creative as we celebrate what the Victorians did for us. Learn about Victorian history while enjoying a range of Victorian themed craft activities, suitable for all ages. Make a Victorian toy, play a Victorian board game or just colour in! Learn surprising facts about the Victorians in Surrey
Read a 19th century newspaper. There’s something for everyone so, join us this summer. Parents/Guardians are responsible for supervising their children.
Come along to Guildford Museum and see David Williams, Surrey Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme. For metal detectorists and other finders of objects of archaeological interest. Second Saturday of each month 11am to 1pm at Guildford Museum 01483 444750
Why not join us at Surrey History Centre for an informal tour of the search room? This half hour informative tour includes an introduction to using the indexes and catalogues, how to explore the maps and library and how to order documents from the strong rooms. First Tuesday each month 10am to 10.30am. No need to book. Free of charge.
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