Wealden Geological Assembly
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This inaugural conference is for all those interested in the geology/earth science of the South East of Britain.
A pdf of the programme and booking form is attached below.
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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.
Walk on the dark side
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A number of walks have been arranged over three days to discover the darker side of Ewell's history.
Fee: £5
Meet in the foyer of Bourne Hall.
Booking necessary and more details from: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
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
People, Places and Events: Local History from Journals and Magazines BOOK ONLINE
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Saturday 30 November 2019
11.00 – 3.15
at Surrey History Centre 130, Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6ND
11.00-11.30 Registration and coffee
11.30 - 12.10 Keith Moore, Head of Library and Information Services, The Royal Society
The Royal Society of Surrey
12.10 - 12.50 Amy Williams, Collection Development Librarian, Royal Horticultural Society
“A pleasant link with the past”: what gardening periodicals can tell us about local history
Hitler's vengeance weapons
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On 13th June 1944 the first flying bombs hit London. Soon after this British and American bombers attacked German cities and Germany deployed these 'revenge weapons' to terrorise British citizens and undermine morale. Learn how the V1 and V2 rocket attacks affected Epsom and Ewell.
£5 per child
To book contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
To be a Pilgrim
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This event commemorates the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower from Plymouth on 16th September 1620. Learn what it was like to be a Pilgrim and open up a new world.
£5 per child.
To book contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
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Talk by Dr David Bird -Writing up Ashtead
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Dr. David Bird, RSG Chairman and past Surrey County archaeologist, will be giving us an update on his research on Ashtead Roman villa and Tileworks. Surrey Archaeological Society carried out excavations on the site between 2006-2013, but the history of archaeological investigation on the site goes back to the 1920s when AWG Lowther investigated the main villa building and detached bath house. David, in preparation for publication of the project has been examining records, both modern and historic, and his talk will give us a glimpse of what he has found.
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