Surrey History Centre open day Historic/Heritage

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Discover Surrey's rich and diverse heritage at Surrey History Centre's free open day to celebrate our 75th anniversary!

Free 30 minute talks:
12pm - Making Archives Matter

The ways in which people use archives are changing. Alongside our work to rescue, preserve and make accessible archives charting nine hundred years of Surrey's history, we are constantly exploring new ways to make archives and history relevant and accessible to people in new and imaginative ways. This talk discusses the challenges of using mental health records for research and highlights our award-winning work with mental health, disability and dementia groups to enrich lives through the materials of the past. It shows how we use HLF funding to blend traditional archive work with innovative outreach activities and how we work with different communities to ensure the county's diversity is reflected in the archive for present and future generations. It also highlights how we work with volunteers to enhance and improve access to our collections.

12.45pm - The Work of the Portable Antiquities Scheme in Surrey

Dr Simon Maslin, Finds Liaison Officer for Surrey will discuss the work and purpose of the Portable Antiquities Scheme as well as the type of archaeological finds made by members of the public in Surrey and examples of the best finds made over the years.

Behind the scenes tours:
Take a behind the scenes tour where you'll explore how we rescue and preserve the past and discover the 6 miles of shelving in our strongrooms, housing documents dating back to the 12th Century! There are limited spaces available on the tours which will last around 30 minutes and cost £2 per person. Pre booking is essential.

Tours take place at: 11.15am, 1.30pm, 2pm and 2.30pm. Please book a place online.

Free family activities
There will also be free family activities to keep the kids entertained.

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Date(s)11 Mar 2023
WebsiteVisit website
VenueSurrey History Centre
Address130 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Woking, Surrey,
GU21 6ND

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Event Details

Date11 Mar 2023
Time(s)10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
CostFree
VenueSurrey History Centre
130 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6ND
Phone01483518737
CategoryHistoric/Heritage


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