Bliaux Lithics Collection
BLIAUX LITHICS COLLECTION
Some members of the Prehistoric Group have recently catalogued a small collection of lithics deposited at the Lightbox, Woking. These items were collected by Mr Arthur Raymond Bliaux, who had been headmaster of Horsell Primary School from before WW2 until about 1946.
Surrey Land Tax 1780-1832 and more online
Peacemakers in War and Now
Peacemakers in War and Now
17 June - 5 July
Godalming Museum
Did you ever wonder what happened to those who refused to fight in the First World War? Read the life stories of people who lived by the Quaker values, of non-violence, reconciliation and peacemaking throughout this period of conflict by becoming conscientious objectors or serving in the Quaker Ambulance Service.
The Science of Crime
Under the guidance of an ex-police detective follow the clues and discover how crime was detected in the past.
Entry £5 per child. One free adult per child.
Further information from David Brooks, Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street, Ewell KT17 1UF. Tel: 020 8394 1734
http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/BourneHallMuseumClub.html
Items Acquired by the Library in April 2014
New Items
April 2014
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Books
Computer-generated 3D- visualisations in archaeology: between added value and deception, by Joyce Wittur, Bar International Series 2463, Archaeopress, 2013 E5
The History of Disability in Surrey
The Freewheelers Theatre Company present
The History of Disability In Surrey
A collection of short films documenting and inspired by stories of people and disability in Surrey from over 100 years ago.
At this special launch event, staged in conjunction with the Surrey History Centre, the films will be introduced by the filmmakers themselves, members of The Freewheelers’ Media Group. The screening will be followed by questions and answers. Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday 14 May at 3pm
Items Acquired by the Library in March 2014
Bull 442
The People's Cathedral
The Story of the People’s Cathedral
Between 1952 and 1961 200,000 brick-givers made the construction of Guildford Cathedral possible. Can you help us bring these stories to life?
Guildford Cathedral has successfully secured initial supportfrom the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for repairs to the Cathedral fabric and development of its project: Securing Guildford Cathedral’s future: treasures, memories and stories revealed.
We are now looking for people to take part in an oral history project to capture the memories of the brick-givers and others involved in the Cathedral story.
There are two ways you can get involved in the project:
1) As a volunteer
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