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From Manor to Palace - Excavating the moated site at Woking
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Excavations have been taking place at Woking Palace annually since 2009.
This talk by Rob Poulton will focus on the exciting new information to emerge in 2014 including the discovery of the palace well, a new medieval building and an industrial area.
Tickets for this talk are free but booking is essential. To book e-mail info@woking-palace.org or call 07722 299026
Surrey in the Age of Magna Carta
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An exciting day of talks exploring the significance of Magna Carta and the history of Surrey in the thirteenth century.
Speakers: Professor Nigel Saul, Rob Poulton, Dr David Stone, Dr Naomi Sykes and Professor David Carpenter.
Organised by Surrey Heritage. Tickets for the day, including tea and coffee, are £15 and available from Surrey History Centre, in person or by phone on 01483 518737 or via the website www.surreycc.gov.uk/heritageevents.
See attached flyer for further details.
Surrey Land Tax 1780-1832 and more online
Peacemakers in War and Now
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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
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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
The History of Disability in Surrey
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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
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
Family History Research Made Easy
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Family History Research Made Easy
Six Workshops with professional genealogists and archivists
10am - 1pm at Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road Woking, Surrey GU21 6ND
From Manor to Palace - excavating the moated site at Woking
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As part of the spring/summer 2014 programme of talks organised by the Friend of Woking Palace for their HLF funded project "Woking Palace and its Park" Rob Poulton, the director of the excavations, will be giving a talk about excavating the moated site at Woking. This is a ticketed event and tickets, which are free, should be obtained by calling 01483 518722 or e-mailing education.scau@surreycc.gov.uk. Please use the application form on the reverse of the attached flier.
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