David Calow, Director of the Flexford excavations, will be talking to members about a number of sites within Surrey where metal detectorist have uncovered large numbers of metal finds. These finds have either enhanced the understanding of activities on a known site or highlighted the presence of a previously unknown site. Come along to learn more.
Talk with Dr Edward Madigan, Royal Holloway, University of London.
The First World War was the bloodiest conflict in British history. This talk will explore the nature of trench warfare and the ways in which soldiers responded to the demands of front line service.
Tickets £10: Surrey History Trust members £5
Book from: surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/events
There are two sessions for this workshop for ages 5-11 years: 10.30-12.00 and 13.00-14.30
Learn about the evolution of dinosaurs and enjoy an arts and crafts session designing your own dinosaur.
£8 per child with £1 sibling discount. Spaces are limited so booking essential. Contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
There are two sessions: 10.30-12.00 and 13.00-14.30. £8 per child with £1 sibling discount.
Learn about the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings and what great crafts people they were. Be inspired to make your own Saxon artefact.
Spaces are limited to booking essential. Contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
In the deep time of prehistory early men crawled down into the darkest caves and used light from primitive candles to paint pictures of themselves and the animals they hunted. Discover how and why these paintings were created.
Two identical sessions will be run, please book to reserve a place. £5 per child: maximum 16 children.
Contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Find out how local people defended their town, families and community during the dark days of WW2. As the sandbags were piled high, barrage balloons filled the air and children were evacuated, the people of Epsom and Ewell mad ready to do battle on the Home Front.
£5 per child
For information and booking contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk
Professor Alice Roberts will share insights, anecdotes and behind the scenes stories from her personal journies to explore Britain's past.
More information and booking from: https://www.princeshall.com/event/89604/professor-alice-roberts
David Quick, Chairman of Liss Archaeology, will talk to us on the latest excavations at Colemore.
The first of RSG's winter series of talks commences with the group's Annual General Meeting.
Once business is concluded we are lucky enough to have a talk by Dr Clare Rainsford on animal bones in ritual contexts.
The Society's Trustees have approved an enhanced logo, seen here and in the webpage masthead, which is a more legible evolution from our long standing logo which dates back to the early days of the Society.
The official image files can be downloaded from our logo page here.
