Autumn Heritage Collection
1. BENTLEY PRIORY MUSEUM
Join us in commemorating Battle of Britain day on the 15th September 2018 with interactive activities, historical stalls and pop-up talks throughout the day. Pre-booked tickets required, available from 23rd July. bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | 020 8950 5526
5. MERCHANT ADVENTURERS’ HALL
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world, home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years – and counting. Redoubtable tales, fascinating architecture and intriguing artefacts, all under a stunning 14th -century oak roof. merchantshallyork.org
9. DERBY MUSEUMS
Visit our beautiful World Cultures gallery, featuring over 1400 objects. Co-produced with thousands of people, this vibrant space is designed to encourage interesting encounters and new perspectives. derbymuseums.org | 01332 641 901
2. NATIONAL TRUST CALKE ABBEY
Explore the country house in decline before it closes for winter conservation and uncover the estate’s history off the beaten track with a park guide – including one of the oldest trees in Europe. nationaltrust.org.uk/calke | 01332 863 822
6. FROGMORE MILL, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Learn about the history of paper, make your own sheet, see a working 1902 paper machine and much more at the world’s oldest mechanised paper mill. thepapertrail.org.uk | 01442 234 600
10. CANTERBURY TALES
Explore the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England in this unique experience. Join our costumed guides and revel in the recreated scenes as Chaucer’s tales are brought vividly to life. info@canterburytales.org.uk | 01227 696002
3. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY
Explore 300 years of masonic history at the home of English freemasonry, located in the heart of London. A new exhibition Bejewelled:
Badges, Brotherhood and Identity opens 20 September. Admission is free. free masonry. london. museum |02073959257
7. HEVER CASTLE
Experience 700 years of history at the double-moated 13th -century castle once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. The splendid rooms contain fine furniture, tapestries, an important collection of Tudor paintings and two of Anne’s prayer books. hevercastle.co.uk | 01732 865224
11. ARBEIA, SOUTH SHIELDS ROMAN FORT
A World Heritage Site, Arbeia has the finest Roman full scale reconstructions in the UK with significant artefacts from Roman Britain including the Regina Tombstone. arbeiaromanfort.org.uk | 01912 771 410
4. ANAESTHESIA HERITAGE CENTRE
Our new exhibition on display from November 2018 will showcase objects relating to the muscle relaxant curare; an Amazonian poison which revolutionised the practice of anaesthesia. heritage@aagbi.org | 02076 311 650
8. THE FOUNDLING MUSEUM
Discover the fascinating history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery. Poignant artefacts reveal the lives of the children who grew up there, alongside thought-provoking exhibitions and special events. foundlingmuseum.org.uk | 020 7841 3600
12. READING ABBEY QUARTER
Visit Reading Museum to discover the story of Reading Abbey and then explore the Abbey Ruins to uncover its 900 year history. Visit our website to see our exciting events programme. readingabbeyquarter.org.uk | 0118 937 3400