Industrial History at the Mills Archive
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Talk by Ron & Mildred Cookson, The Mills Archive Trust.
Visitors welcome, £5. map
Medieval
1066-1600
The History of Watermills
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Talk by Bryan Lawton.
One Thames or Two? The Archaeology of London’s River
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Hearth & Home: Vernacular Building Materials of South East England
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[MONDAY, not the normal Tuesday]
Talk by Dr Geoffrey Mead, University of Sussex.
Medieval Studies Forum Meeting and AGM
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There will be a half day meeting of the Forum held at St Catherine's Village Hall, Guildford at which there will be a number of presentations relating to the recent and ongoing research interests of members with talks by Lucy Quinnell, Mary Alexander and David Calow.
Winchester and the Norman Conquest
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At this conference leading experts on 11th century England will consider how the principal city of Alfred the Great and its people were affected by conquest. The headline speaker will be broadcaster and historian Dr Marc Morris.
The conference takes place at Winchester's Guildhall and is part of a wider project which aims to celebrate and promote the ancient city as a centre of key significance to England.
Viking Magic, Hidden Gold
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Two performances by Mary-Ann Ochota and Jason Buck to bring out history from the ground in which it has been buried and into stories.
14.30-16.30 for ages 9+; Adults £15; 16 and under £6
19.30-21.30 for 12+; All tickets £15; bar available
Further information and booking details from: www.butserancientfarm.co.uk
Church History Study Tour
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Led by Dr Mary Alexander of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust
Analytical survey of earthworks on Gravelly Hill, Caterham
In 2014 land on Gravelly Hill was purchased by Caterham School and they expressed an interest in knowing the archaeological and historical background to their new land. The late Peter Gray had already noted the presence of earthworks within the area but access had previously been limited. As a result of the change of ownership members of the Surrey Archaeological Society undertook aa measured survey of the land within the medieval park and a small area to its immediate north.
Keeping the lights on at Hampton Court
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London Archaeologist's Annual Lecture will this year feature a report on archaeological works alongside the project to replace electrical cabling within Hampton Court. This has offered an opportunity to excavate within the buildings and is revealing earlier phases of construction.
Admission free but contact Becky Wallower to register your interest and for information: becky.wallower@dial.pipex.com
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