Surrey Archaeological Society

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).

Excavations will continue between in June and July 2017 in the field adjacent to Cocks Farm Roman villa. Previous seasons have uncovered intense Iron Age and Roman activity with grain storage pits, IA enclosure ditches, Roman field boundaries, agricultural gullies, the remains of ovens/hearths, IA cremations, Bronze Age and Iron Age ritual activity . If you are interested in joining us please contact Nikki Cowlard at nikki.cowlard@btinternet.com.

As the sandbags were piled high, barrage balloons filled the air and the children were evacuated, Britain made ready to do battle on the Home Front. Find out how people defended their families, community and town during the dark days of WW2.

£5 per child plus 1 accompanying adult.

More details from: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Or from the website: www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk