From escape rooms to cosy crafting - discover an exciting programme of unique events. New Wave returns for a county-wide youth takeover of heritage spaces in Leicestershire.
What links palace secrets, retro tech, rare books and climate change discussions? They are all part of our amazing heritage kaleidoscope waiting to be explored this September. From curious collections and locations to thought-provoking stories - we challenged the Kids in Museums Youth Panel to choose a favourite event from our listings and this is their fascinating selection.
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga OBE has today launched a major new public award inviting the nation to vote for their favourite places that celebrate the everyday people who shaped the nation.
From a week in the life of laundry ladies on a Devon estate to years with the nurse who travelled abroad and married a soldier in the Crimean War. Leading family history website, Findmypast, has worked with sites across England to uncover new stories of our extraordinary everyday history. Come discover them this September and take inspiration for exploring your own history – each site will have free access to Findmypast’s amazing records.
From crafts to carnivals and police boxes to printing, Kids in Museums have picked a selection of unique experiences and exciting events for some September days out inspiration!
Time for a (bookish) treasure hunt! It’s the National Year of Reading, so from Thomas the Tank Engine to Hercule Poirot, let’s discover the places that inspired some of our favourite characters. Then why not find a lovely library to pick up your next read, or admire the jewels of their rare book collections!
History doesn’t just live indoors! Enjoy a breath of fresh air this September and discover some of England's historic gardens, landscapes and wild places.
Each year 8 projects across Europe are recognised, and awarded up to €10,000, to celebrate local community heritage. This year the team at Powered by Hip Hop CIC secured this significant grant to invest in their programme.
Are you ready to go behind the strong room door, and discover ‘what’s in the box’? If there even is a box! From papers and scrolls to brass instruments, badges, silk textiles and spoken words, not all archives are the same. Let’s explore a few that are opening up for you this September and the stories they can tell.
Want to take part in Heritage Open Days, but not sure how? Here are our top tips, which will make all the difference when planning, registering & running your HODs events, to make sure that you can make the most of being involved with Heritage Open Days.
Ready? Set?... Go! Yes the event directory is now live, with over 1,600 events for you to hunt through. The team’s first picks range from immersive theatre exploring food histories to a church open day showcasing local farming lives (including a ‘giant’ legend from the 17th century). Heritage Open Days is back on 11-20 September - it’s your passport to explore, so save the dates and make your picks!
From lamps to light your way to sandwich saving tins and revolutionary baths. Explore the working lives of miners with these objects from the National Coal Mining Museum.
Kill or cure – can you tell the difference? Set up to train 17th century apothecaries Chelsea Physic Garden has a history of horticultural innovation and an ongoing legacy as a botanical hub. Here the team take us through highlights of its early years and how traditional skills now blend with modern methods.
Henry saved nearly 900 lives in his lifetime. Emily ran a railway station singlehandedly in 1903. Explore these and other gems of our Everyday Histories with Findmypast. Discover how they fit into the bigger picture and ways you can start uncovering stories of your own!
Meet the first professional gardeners. Wages were low, hours long, and expectations very high. Discover more about their lives and the (immortal?!) rewards they could reap, as you climb the career ladder with Fiona Davison from the Royal Horticultural Society.
What connects a data scientist, a housekeeper, and an archer?! You might be surprised to discover, they all currently work in a ‘castle’! If you’ve wondered just what people do in grand (and sometimes not so grand) old places these days, then read on for a taster. Historic Houses are launching a new careers network - perhaps you could be the next retainer recruited at your favourite castle?!
We're working with Findmypast to look for England’s Everyday History Heroes. The local people and places uncovering and sharing stories of their community’s rich past. Are you one of them, or do you know someone who is?
