Surrey Archaeological Society

The 'People of the Heath' project is now in it's final year and has investigated the Petersfield Barrow Cemetery with many interesting finds. The last season of excavation will be from 27th June to 15th July and this talk will discuss the project so far and the aims of the 2017 dig. The director, George Anelay, will be our speaker.

More details about the project can be found on the website: www.peopleoftheheath.com

After talking to parents who attend our Museum Kids Club we found a demand for sessions to support children who are being educated at home.

A weekday group has now been formed for those children to learn about history.

The first session will be on Tuesday 7th February from 2pm to 3.30pm. (£5 per child, one adult per child free). It will be on the First World War. Details on the attached pdf.

As part of the Herald of Spring event local schools and youth groups are invited to enter our Scarecrow Competition on the theme of Magic.

Details are on the attached pdf.

 The dreaded word 'highwayman' was first used in 1617. These robbers operated in Britain until the early 19th century and were the scourge of the roads. Meet a highwayman evading the law and hear their side of the story. Many came to a horrible end - including one from Epsom.

Details are on the attached pdf.

The society librarian will be holding an Open Day at the new premises for members to view the new arrangements and familiarise themselves with the location. Parking is limited around the village but public transport is available between Redhill and Guildford. Refreshments will be available and the Abinger tea rooms will be open. Please ring the office on 01483 532454 or the research centre at 01306 731275 to confirm attendance.

Spring 2017 SIHG Lecture Series in Leatherhead
weekly from Thursday 12 January 2017

South East Regional Industrial Archaeology Conference 2017
"Celebrating 50 years of SIAS"
Click her for Details + Application Form for SERIAC 2017 
Annual one-day conference, hosted this year by Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society (SIAS).