As part of our
Magna Carta anniversary programme Braintree District Museum is pleased to be
hosting a special Medieval event day on Saturday 24 October 2015 between 10am
and 3pm.
The day has something for all ages, and we are very pleased to be
welcoming Happening History, who will be bringing the medieval period to life
with interactive armour and weaponry demonstrations.
Happening History Demonstrations
11:00am Arming the Knight
Watch our knight
Sir Thomas prepare for battle. Learn more about the history and design of each
piece of armour as his squire dresses Sir Thomas. After the demonstration
visitors will have a unique opportunity to try on the armour – adult and
children’s sizes are available so no one will miss out!
1:30pm Weaponry Demonstration
The Happening History experts will talk us through a
range of medieval weaponry, and afterwards visitors will be given the chance to
handle the replica items.
There will also be drop-in activities
throughout the day including:
·
Medieval herb stall and workshop. Rebecca Ashbey
from Cressing Temple will be exploring the herbs grown in medieval times and
what they were
used for, and
visitors can make their own free pomander perfumed ball to take home.
·
Historical timeline activity for children
·
Book signing with Andrew Summers and John Debenham, authors of ‘Magna
Carta in Essex’.
Their new publication looks at the impact of the Essex barons on the events
surrounding Magna Carta, and of the baronial war on the Essex landscape.
·
Information on the 13th Century local
woolen industry with David Morgans from the University of Essex
·
Reconstruction artist Frank Gardiner will be on
hand to sign prints of his stunning reconstruction painting of Castle Hedingham
in 1215.
·
Magna Carta exhibition - The day also offers a
great opportunity to visit our Magna Carta anniversary exhibition, which looks
at the role of local baron Robert de Vere in the events of 1215 and explores
the local area in the medieval period. A children’s trail is available for the
exhibition, guiding young visitors round the interactive stations including a
pottery handling area.
Staff will be on
hand to provide more information about the exhibition, and will be getting
dressed up in medieval costume - visitors are invited to come dressed up too if
they wish!
Tickets for the day
are £5 per child, or £15 as part of the Museum’s half term Kid’s Club, and
£2.50 for adults. For further information or to book tickets please call 01376
328868 or email info @braintreemuseum.co.uk
About Braintree Museum
Braintree District
Museum conserves and celebrates the history of Braintree and its surrounding
areas, focusing on the District’s industrial and cultural achievements and its
many notable personalities. The Museum’s main galleries chart the history of
the town from the prehistoric era up to the 21st century, focusing on
Braintree’s archaeology, industry and craftsmanship. Exhibits include artifacts
discovered in the local area a dedicated area for Crittall Windows and exhibits
that focus on the importance of both the Courtauld and Warner textile firms.
For more information visit braintreemuseum.co.uk and follow us @museumbraintree
on Twitter and on Facebook.
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