Ancient Warfare - Thursday, August 1 2013

11am-12.30pm - Greeks 
2pm-3.30pm - Romans

With our visiting Greek and Roman soldier discover the art of ancient warfare over two sessions and see the differences between the Greek and Roman Armies.  In the morning learn about the Greek city states of Athens and Sparta and their persistent quarrels.  Hear how the Battle of Marathon was won against all the odds.

In the afternoon discover the weapons and armour of the Roman Army. Learn how they conquered the Ancient Britons and how their arrival  changed this country forever.

History of the Earth, Rocks and Fossils - Tuesday August 6 2013

The Rockman at Bourne hall museum

11am 12.30pm - Earth & Rocks 
2pm-3.30pm - Dinosaurs 

Meet Graham Woollard, otherwise known as The Rockman, fossil hunter extraordinaire, and explore Earth's amazing history Morning session  -  Discover how the earth was formed and became the land we know today.  Learn about the incredible secrets that lie below the Earth's crust and how to identify the rocks around us.

Afternoon session  -  Explore the fantastic world of fossils and dinosaurs.  See The Rockman's amazing collection of genuine and replica fossils and meet his tame dinosaurs! Learn where to search for and how to identify fossils.

Price £4 per child per session or £7 for both sessions.

Hidden Ewell Walk - Wednesday August 14 2013, 2pm

Peel back time and discover Ewell's hidden past and unseen history with a guided walk around the village.  A settlement since pre-historic times, Ewell has a rich history concealed beneath the modern village.

Visit Bourne Hall's sacred lake with its Bronze Age and Roman offerings to ancient gods. 

Tread in the footsteps of the Romans on Stane Street and discover their sacred shafts.  Learn about the village's Saxon cemetery and its long-lost church. Relive the terror of exploding gunpowder mills and the splendour of Nonsuch Palace.

Price £4 per person. Places must be pre-booked with David Brooks. (Bourne Hall Museum 020 8394 1734)

Please meet at the main entrance to Bourne Hall.

Meet the Saxon King Raedwald - Thursday August 15 2013

11am - 12.30pm Saxon Secrets
2pm - 3.30pm Beowulf

The Saxon King Raedwald rises from his grave at Sutton Hoo and returns to reveal his secrets. Discover why he was such an esteemed warrior king and how he was able to amass such amazing treasure and wealth.  Learn about the rituals of his amazing ship burial at Sutton Hoo. 

Dressed in his full armour, experience Saxon royalty in all its glory.

Afternoon Session  Listen entranced as King Raedwald tells the magical and heroic legend of Beowulf.  Learn what parts of the tale are fact or fiction.  Discover what ordinary life was like in 7th century East Anglia as the King sheds some light on the so called dark ages of British history.

Myths and Legends - Thursday August 22 2013

11am-12.30pm Greek Myths
2pm-3.30pm British Myths

What makes a good myth? Find out at one of our workshops with a professional storyteller, where you can listen to either the monsters and heroes from Greek mythology or the tales of Robin Hood and King Arthur from Britain.  Decide for yourself how true the stories are.  Take the challenge to bring the tales up to date by joining to write a modern rap.

Price £4 per child per session or £7 for both sessions

Take Aim, Fire! - Thursday August 29 2013 

11.00am - 12.30pm, 2pm - 3.30pm

A Museum Club special event to be held in the grounds of Bourne Hall.

Discover what life was like during the 18th century in the army of King George.  Meet a visiting artillery battery together with some infantrymen.  Learn about their roles in battle and how effective they could be against the armies of Napoleon.  Watch and hear them fire their mortars and see them demonstrate their musket drill. Learn how the weapons worked and if they were easy to use. 

Have the opportunity to take the King's shilling and become a recruit. All recruits will have the opportunity to fire a musket.

Price £4 per child. Each session is limited to 25 children so pre-booking is essential.  Please meet in the main foyer for the start of each session.

  • Bourne Hall Museum, Spring Street Ewell KT171UF, 020 8394 1734

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