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Meet the Ancestors
Sharon Clough, Human bone specialist from Cotswold Archaeology, will present a lecture exploring the importance of analysing human bone from archaeological excavations. Her talk will include some of the recent excavations across the Cotswold District and examples from further afield. Human remains are a valuable archaeological resource and can tell us about the life and death of people from the past. Sharon has been an osteoarchaeologist in commercial archaeology for 19 years and currently works for Cotswold Archaeology as their…
Find out more »Beakers, Banquets and Burials
James will present a selection of fabulous pottery from some of the best archaeological sites in the Cotswolds; a Bronze Age henge, a Roman burial, and a Saxon house in Lechlade among them. The Corinium Museum Resource Centre is on the A429 Fosse Way at Northleach, it is located to the right of the Cotswolds Discovery Centre and Café. Free Parking
Find out more »Medieval Cirencester Town Walk
Monks, merchants and mud! Cotswold sheep were some of the best in Europe, and their fleeces were sent all over Europe in the middle ages. The proceeds made fortunes, built a lavish parish church, underwrote a hospital, and supported markets, inns and shops. Join Dr Valija Evalds to experience medieval Cirencester: from sacred splendours to squalid streets on this walking tour. Lasts an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Booking recommended Limited to 10 people
Find out more »Cirencester in the Civil War Town Walk
Ian Thomas will lead a walk around the town bringing to life the ‘storming of Cirencester’ in 1643. See where events unfolded and consider the significance of Cirencester in the English Civil War. The walk will explore the town centre, the Abbey Grounds and Cirencester Park and will last no more than an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Booking recommended Limited to 10 people.
Find out more »WW1 Prisoner of War Camps Evening Lecture
In Gloucestershire POWs were used in shipyards, quarries and in agriculture: twenty POW camps were opened, including at Cirencester. This illustrated lecture by Dr Colin R Chapman describes the background to the WW1 POW system, with particular reference to Gloucestershire, and commemorates the true ending of WW1 - the Versailles Peace Treaty of 26 June 1919.
Find out more »Mrs Trinder’s Screen
Join us to hear about one of the hidden treasures of our social history reserve collection: Mrs Trinder’s screen. Made sometime in the late nineteenth century, this three-fold screen, decorated in decoupage, is a riot of images. This talk will give us an opportunity to look closely at this fabulous object and see what it tells us about, not only the lady, but the time in which it was created. Booking recommended
Find out more »Roman Cirencester Town Walk
The remains of the ancient Roman town of Corinium lie underneath our feet as we walk around Cirencester. Join museum Director, Amanda Hart as she discusses the archaeology and key discoveries that point to this being one of the most vibrant and wealthy towns in Roman Britain. The walk lasts no more than an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Meet at the museum. Booking recommended Limited to 10 people.
Find out more »Votes for Women Town Walk
Join Sue Jones and see where Mrs. Pankhurst was photographed on her visit to the town. Sue will lead people on a journey of women’s suffrage and explore the stories of the battles faced by local women who were fighting for the vote. Walk lasts no more than an hour. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a rain coat! Meet at the museum. Booking recommended Limited to 15 people.
Find out more »Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is famous for tombs, pyramids and an unusually elaborate treatment of the dead. Come and join us for an introduction to ancient Egyptian religion and burial customs. We’ll explore Egyptian collections of the Corinium Museum and the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. What can objects tell us about ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and funerary practices? Maiken Mosleth King is currently undertaking a PhD in Egyptology at the University of Bristol. Booking Recommended
Find out more »Map Coasters
Bring a friend and your own beverage – leave with a set of custom made coasters and a smile on your face. This is a new series of evening sessions where adults can meet up informally to try their hand at a bit of craft and enjoy a social evening. All materials and instruction provided. Booking recommended
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