Friday, January 13, 2006
Free History for St Edmundsbury Residents (well, just those residents who can get to Bury - but this may be worth the trip if you can)
St Edmundsbury Museums Service will be throwing open its doors at Manor House and Moyse’s Hall Museums, Bury St Edmunds for a weekend of free lectures, children’s activities and live interpretation on Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th February 2006.
At Moyse’s Hall on Saturday 4th between 11am and 4pm, join Venta Icenorum looking at Romano-British Icklingham. This live interpretation group will be looking at the dress and lifestyles of these people at the time of the collapse of Roman administration in Britain circa 400-420 AD. Based on archaeological interpretation, representative characters will be on hand to talk to visitors. There will also be hands on opportunities including dressing in replica clothing of the period as well as exploring pottery and Roman writing.
Children are invited to come along to Manor House Museum on either day to have a special look at the fans in the collection and to make one of their own to take away. They can also have a look at toys at Moyse’s Hall on Sunday 5th and make one to take home. Adults are not forgotten with a lecture by Dr Keith Cunliffe on local artist Sybil Andrews, an ‘Armchair Tour’ looking at the history of the town, or ‘The Countess and Her Town House’ by Pat Murrell.
The usual guided tours and children’s quizzes will be available throughout both days. All events are free but spaces for lectures and workshops need to be reserved as there is limited space. For a full programme, including timings and venues please contact either Museum or telephone 01284 706183.
NORMAL OPENING HOURS – Moyse’s Hall Museum
Monday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday – Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm
Manor House Museum
Wednesday – Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission – Adults £2.60 / Child & Concessions £2.10
Residents of St Edmundsbury - FREE
St Edmundsbury Museums Service will be throwing open its doors at Manor House and Moyse’s Hall Museums, Bury St Edmunds for a weekend of free lectures, children’s activities and live interpretation on Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th February 2006.
At Moyse’s Hall on Saturday 4th between 11am and 4pm, join Venta Icenorum looking at Romano-British Icklingham. This live interpretation group will be looking at the dress and lifestyles of these people at the time of the collapse of Roman administration in Britain circa 400-420 AD. Based on archaeological interpretation, representative characters will be on hand to talk to visitors. There will also be hands on opportunities including dressing in replica clothing of the period as well as exploring pottery and Roman writing.
Children are invited to come along to Manor House Museum on either day to have a special look at the fans in the collection and to make one of their own to take away. They can also have a look at toys at Moyse’s Hall on Sunday 5th and make one to take home. Adults are not forgotten with a lecture by Dr Keith Cunliffe on local artist Sybil Andrews, an ‘Armchair Tour’ looking at the history of the town, or ‘The Countess and Her Town House’ by Pat Murrell.
The usual guided tours and children’s quizzes will be available throughout both days. All events are free but spaces for lectures and workshops need to be reserved as there is limited space. For a full programme, including timings and venues please contact either Museum or telephone 01284 706183.
NORMAL OPENING HOURS – Moyse’s Hall Museum
Monday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday – Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm
Manor House Museum
Wednesday – Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Admission – Adults £2.60 / Child & Concessions £2.10
Residents of St Edmundsbury - FREE
