Spelthorne Museum and Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group
Events: Talks and Exhibitions
Museum Exhibitions and Local Events:
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As well as the permanent displays, there are several special exhibitions during the year.
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The volunteers often attend local events, with a special display stand and a selection of our books.
Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group (SALHG):
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Talks on 1st Thursday of the month from Jan - May, and Sep - Dec. Doors open 7:30pm for talk at 8pm.
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Usually these are at Staines Methodist Church, but at least one will be in Ashford or other venues.
2 Jun 2022
Platinum Jubilee
Special exhibition for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee (June - Sep)
Spelthorne Museum
16 Jul 2022
The Romans Are Back !
Family Activity Day 11am - 4pm
Spelthorne Museum
1 Sept 2022
Railways in Spelthorne
History of the railways of Spelthorne, a talk by Nick Pollard
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
6 Oct 2022
Excavations at Spelthorne Leisure Centre
Recent excavations and discoveries, a talk by Andy Hood, Foundations Archaeology
Staines Methodist Church
3 Nov 2022
Lord Knyvett and the Gunpowder Plot
Lord Knyvett's life: his manors in Staines and Stanwell, the founding of the school, his memorial in Stanwell church
Lord Knyvett Hall, Stanwell
5 Jan 2023
Chertsey Abbey and Tiles
History of Chertsey Abbey and its tiles’ by Emma Warren of Chertsey Museum
Staines Methodist Church
2 Feb 2023
General Roy's Survey of Hounslow Heath
How Ordnance Survey maps began. A talk by Patrick Talbot.
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
2 Mar 2023
Highwaymen of Hounslow Heath
James Marshall
Staines Methodist Church
6 Apr 2023
Runnymede and Ankerwyke
Excavations at Runnymede and Ankerwyke, by Harry Farmer (National Trust)
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford