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Emma of Normandy. ‘ Who?’ I hear you ask. Wife of two kings (Aethelred II, the Unready, and King Cnut), mother of two kings (Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor). Don Bryan will tell us why this extraordinary woman deserves to be better known.
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Researching Early Black History – records, bias and memory.
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Join Damian Kelly-Basher - Hampshire Poet 2024-26 - for a journey on one of King Alfred’s Buses to hear poems exploring the Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Routes - Networks - Connections’.
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Joan of Navarre is one of England's least known - but most interesting - queens consort. This talk will reveal her very unusual route to becoming Queen of England, including her challenging voyage to Winchester to marry Henry IV in 1403.
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A historical guided walk of the pubs and brewery sites in Alton Hampshire - 'the Burton of the South'. A leisurely 2 hour plus walk through Alton to see the sites of Alton's pubs and breweries with two stops at local pubs to sample local beers.
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Dr Crook, architectural advisor to Hyde900, discusses the layout of Hyde Abbey, a major medieval monastery, obliterated under Henry VIII. The community archaeological excavations have added significantly to our knowledge of the abbey’s core buildings.
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Uncovering secrets from the past, we explore the role a wartime spy school concealed deep in Hampshire's New Forest. Established to train secret agents to 'set Europe ablaze', the school had a lasting legacy that remains relevant today.
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Talk on the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal that was never completed from the home of the Chairman of investors.
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Berengaria of Navarre, often forgotten queen of England, forged partnerships and connections across Western Europe during her marriage and beyond. This talk explores connections, friendships, and alliances in medieval Europe.
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Feed your curiosity about the striking art deco building on Alresford Road by exploring St Swithun's with the school librarian. Learn about our history with a guided tour and see some of our fabulous artefacts dating back to 1884.
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Join us in the Basingstoke Shop for a talk on the history of Berry Bros & Rudd, followed by a tasting of some of our most iconic wines and spirits.
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Who do you think we are? What do you think we do? Come to Hampshire Record Office to watch our conservator at work demonstrating the amazing leaf-casting technique for repairing documents.
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On the 14th and 15th of September, enjoy a Behind the Scenes Tour through The Watercress Line’s Engineering Hub at Ropley Station and discover what’s involved in renovating and maintaining a steam locomotive.
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History-lovers will have the rare chance to go behind the scenes at Royal Armouries Fort Nelson and see pieces of the national collection of artillery not usually on show to the public, during Heritage Open Days.
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Hampshire communities involved in the Captain SWING RIOTS of 1830 are exploring the tragic events which culminated in the Grand Assize in the Great Hall, Winchester followed by executions and mass transportations. This event reports latest findings.
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Hyde Abbey Heritage – a guided walk in the footsteps of the monks and pilgrims who frequented Hyde Abbey in the days of its Medieval glory.
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An opportunity to visit St Mary's Old Basing and Lychpit. To discover its history and the role it played in the sieges of Basing House, the lives of the Paulet family and the local community.
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Join us for an organised cycle ride through the beautiful countryside as Puttenham Barn, now an eco-friendly bunkhouse, celebrates the importance of connection with local hostels.
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Join the volunteers on Steamship Shieldhall, and visit the Engine and Boiler Rooms and Bridge on board a flagship of the National Historic Fleet! Located in the heart of Southampton's working docks, there's lots to see and do!
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An amazing opportunity to have a go at making tiles in the medieval manner!
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Join our chefs in a class teaching young learners about the history of the fish finger, getting hands on making their own fish fingers. Which of course provides them with something to eat.
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An online talk about mosaics in Spain, Italy, and Winchester as accessible to pilgrims then and now.
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Old Hyde House on Hyde Street was built on part of the original Hyde Abbey Precinct, established in the northern suburb of the city in the twelfth century. Visitors will have a tour of its architectural history and broader historical context.
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Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College, led by an experienced and friendly guide.
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The name Wade existed in the Domesday Book as part of the manor of Warblington. Since 2006 the present owners have been restoring the Japanese and Italian style gardens and ornamental lake. Restoration is ongoing but you are invited to visit
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Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Fellows' Library.
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A one-hour tour of Winchester College's war memorial, War Cloister.
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Tour of private house containing family portraits, antiques and other items of artistic and historic interest. New Forest.
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Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Archives.
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Join Members of Team Willis on these tours to find out more about their favourite objects in the museum.
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