Free behind the scenes tours at Warwickshire’s heritage hot spots
Members of the public are invited behind the scenes at Warwickshire County Council’s key heritage sites from Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 September as part of the national Heritage Open Days programme.
The weekend will give a rare insight into Warwickshire’s rich heritage, how historic buildings and collections are used, and the people who care for them.
Explore the County Record Office strong rooms and see the illuminated Charter of Thomas Beauchamp Earl of Warwick from 1358 and the popular ‘Known Thieves Album’ which depicts Birmingham’s most notorious villains from the early 1900s.
Discover fascinating specimens and artefacts at the Museum Service’s Geology and Archaeology stores including an elephant skull, semi precious treasures, Roman pottery and extinct Jurassic animals. And unlock the past of one of Warwickshire’s historic landmarks, Chesteron Windmill.
See below for your exciting programme for the weekend:
Saturday 12th September 2009
‘Rocks, Pots and Fossils’ - discover the “history beneath your feet” in the Geology and Archaeology museum stores. This is a rare opportunity to see some of your intriguing local objects not normally on display at Warwickshire Museum and to quiz the keepers about their collections.
10.00am to 1.00pm – 30 minute tours
Field Services, The Butts, Warwick
FREE
Spaces are limited, please call 01926 412069 to book a place on the tour
Saturday 12th September 2009
County Record Office - go behind the scenes at the County Record Office which holds documents relating to the history of Warwickshire dating from the 12th Century. Come behind the scenes in the strong rooms and view some of the original documents.
Tours last 45 minutes and start at 2pm and 3pm
Warwickshire County Record Office, Priory Park, off Cape Road, Warwick
FREE
Spaces are limited, please call 01926 738959 to book a place on the tour
Saturday 12th September and Sunday 13th September 2009
Open Days at Chesterton Windmill - come and have a look inside this unique historic building and experience what it would have been like to be a miller! A rare chance to learn from mill enthusiasts and to experience the sights and sounds of a working mill.
10.00am – 4.00pm – car parking subjects to weather conditions.
Situated on Windmill Hill Lane just off the B4455 Fosse Way near Harbury
A small charge may be made for entry to the mill. Entry to the grounds is free.
No need to book, however at busy times there may be a waiting period for entrance to the mill.