A number of walks have been arranged over three days to discover the darker side of Ewell's history.

Fee: £5

Meet in the foyer of Bourne Hall.

Booking necessary and more details from: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Talk by David Waller, author and former Financial Times journalist to the Surrey Industrial History Group.
Map of Surrey Research Park.

A Special Meeting - Alan Crocker Memorial Lecture
The History of Paper Making, with Particular Reference to Alan’s Research
by Phil Crockett, British Association of Paper Historians

Map of Surrey Research Park

The king who was never meant to be. Thrust into the forefront following the death of his brother, King Henry VIII became one of the most iconic of England's monarchs.

Learn about daily life in Tudor times.

Two sessions are available to book for this event.

For details there is a pdf attached or contact dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

The Abinger Research Centre and Library, situated in the former Abinger Hammer Village School, will be open to all for a special Heritage Open Day event.

Members of the Society will be set-up with displays featuring work and artefact displays from all periods, with opportunities to observe or take part in various activities, including environmental processing. The Library will be open and available for browsing or for research queries, and the new County Finds Liaison Officer will also be set-up and eager to meet with visitors.

Free to all: Short talks by members plus refreshments

Talk by Douglas Rose, London historian and information designer

NB This meeting is on Monday.

Programme
10.30am  Registration: tea and coffee available
11.00am  “From wool to cloth: the medieval textile industry in southern  England, 1300-1600.” Dr John Hare, visiting research fellow at the University of Winchester
12.00am  "Tithes on wool in east Surrey in 1535." Peter Balmer
12.30pm  “Sheep & Wool – a practical guide.” David Graham

12.45pm  Lunch break – tea and coffee available