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Brookwood Open Days
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To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Brookwood Military Cemetery near Woking will be holding two Open Days in partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission and Brookwood Civilian Cemetery. These Open Days will be an opportunity to see the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and the UK's largest CWGC cemetery.
There will be multiple attractions, from historic guided tours and expert talks, to stalls from heritage organisations and a lifesize Spitfire exhibition. Entertainment will also be provided by a band and vintage singer.
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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
Bourne Hall test pitting and open day
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Surrey Archaeological Society is running not one, but two community archaeology test pitting events in 2019 in Epsom and Ewell!
On Saturday 25th May, there will be an open day (11:00-16:00) at Bourne Hall, where anyone can come along and have a try at digging, sieving or helping to process the finds. The day will include activities with Roman legionaries, as well as finds from previous digs, so do come along and see what’s going on!
Free for all - open to all ages
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Land Snail Identification course
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The Juniper Hall Field Studies Centre is hosting a land snail identification course. The course is being run by Dr June Chatfield and is open to all ability levels. It is a weekend of searching for land snails on the North Downs and identifying them. This subject is of use to both environmentalists and archaeologists.
Full details are on the attached pdf
Epsom Riot Walks
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Three walks have been arranged to trace the events of 17th June 1919 when a mob attacked Epsom Police Station. Walks will begin at the Rifleman in East Street and finish in Ashley Road. Places have to booked with dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk, cost by a donation to Police Care UK. More details are on the attached pdf.
KUTAS 50th Anniversary Conference
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On July 20th 2019 the Kingston upon Thames Archaeological Society will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with an all day conference, including speakers with experience of Kingston's archaeology.
Details are on the attached booking form, and the booking deadline is 8th July.
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