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FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS 2003
 
Date: Exhibition:
12 - 26 April DRUMMOND BROS. LTD. 11am - 4pm (excluding Good Friday and Easter Sunday), Salters Gallery, Castle Street
Drummond Brothers of Rydes Hill, Guildford was one of the most prominent lathe makers in the country. This exhibition will trace the history of the firm from its beginnings in the early 20th century until its final closure. Several working machine tools will be on display, together with photographs and memorabilia of the firm.
Free.
Disabled access.
01483 444751.
Date: Exhibition:
17 May - 7 June ON THE WEY
11am - 4pm (excluding Sundays), Salters Gallery, Castle Street
Presented by Guildford Museum, this exhibition has been arranged to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Wey Navigation, by looking at the River Wey before 1653. It will explore how the river has changed over the years, how it was used and how it affected the people of Surrey. The main exhibit will be the 11 foot long medieval log boat, used for everyday fetching and carrying, discovered in the River Wey. Timbers from the medieval waterfront, discovered at Guildford in 1993, will also be on display.
Free.
Disabled access.
01483 444751
Date: Event:
21 June GUILDFORD MUSEUM'S TUDOR DAY
11am - 4pm, Castle Cliffe Gardens

Tudor history comes to life. Fun and entertainment for all the family. Following a horseback procession down Guildford High Street, Queen Elizabeth I opens the proceedings: falconry, puppet shows, music, dancing and much more. The Tudor Time Travellers entertain with songs and displays of traditional skills. Tudor bowls, cricket matches, acting and storytelling. Traditional stalls and Tudor souvenirs. Prizes for best-dressed Tudor children.
Admission free.
Contact Guildford Museum for a full timetable of events.
01483 444751.
email:museum@remote.guildford.gov.uk

Date: Event:
August HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN Guildford Museum / Salters Gallery, Castle Street
Programme of events available from Guildford Museum
01483 444751
email:museum@remote.guildford.gov.uk
Date: Exhibition:
6 August - 6 September THE DEPENDENTS WAY OF LIFE - THE 'COKELERS'
11am - 4pm (excluding Sundays), Salters Gallery, Castle Street
This unique exhibition will illustrate the way of life of a Surrey/Sussex religious community (known locally as the 'Cokelers'), founded by John Sirgood in the 1850s. Costumes, artefacts, memorabilia.
Free.
Disabled access.
01483 444751.
email:museum@remote.guildford.gov.uk
Date: Exhibition:
September 13 HERITAGE DAY
Guildford Museum / Salters Gallery, Castle Street
Hands on archaeology activity in Guildford Museum - Free Recreated Victorian Schoolroom in Salters Gallery open to the public 11am - 4pm
For further details contact Guildford Museum 01483 444751 email:museum@remote.guildford.gov.uk
Date: Event:
12 December EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY
7.30pm - 10.00pm Guildhall, High Street
Period entertainment and games, Christmas Carols. Mulled wine and light refreshments. Tickets available from Guildford Museum 01483 444751 email:museum@remote.guildford.gov.uk
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Guildford Museum
Castle Arch
Quarry Street
Guildford
Surrey GU1 3SX
Tel: 01483 444751

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11am to 5pm