The king who was never meant to be. Thrust into the forefront following the death of his brother, King Henry VIII became one of the most iconic of England's monarchs.

Learn about daily life in Tudor times.

Two sessions are available to book for this event.

For details there is a pdf attached or contact dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

The Abinger Research Centre and Library, situated in the former Abinger Hammer Village School, will be open to all for a special Heritage Open Day event.

Members of the Society will be set-up with displays featuring work and artefact displays from all periods, with opportunities to observe or take part in various activities, including environmental processing. The Library will be open and available for browsing or for research queries, and the new County Finds Liaison Officer will also be set-up and eager to meet with visitors.

Free to all: Short talks by members plus refreshments

Talk by Douglas Rose, London historian and information designer

NB This meeting is on Monday.

Programme
10.30am  Registration: tea and coffee available
11.00am  “From wool to cloth: the medieval textile industry in southern  England, 1300-1600.” Dr John Hare, visiting research fellow at the University of Winchester
12.00am  "Tithes on wool in east Surrey in 1535." Peter Balmer
12.30pm  “Sheep & Wool – a practical guide.” David Graham

12.45pm  Lunch break – tea and coffee available

The Annual South East Industrial history conference will be hosted by Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group in Windsor.

A programme and booking form is available via: biag.org.uk; click Booking leaflet.

Cost of attendance £15.00.

Lunch is available at a cost of £12.50

This winter’s study day will take place in the historic market town of Farnham at the Museum's Garden Gallery, followed by a walk through town and up to the castle in the afternoon.

Talk by R Cansdale, Basingstoke Canal Society