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By Mel Wilson

Why are the men who couldn’t vote at the time so often ignored ? This talk explores the differences of the two movements. Fully costume talk. See more detail on www.suffragette.me.uk

7pm start time on 7th September.

Ticket price £5.00

By Geoffrey Mead

The South of England has a host of historic industries, the signs of many which are with us today; glass in the Surrey Weald and iron in Sussex and Kent. Shipbuilding in harbours and creeks around the coast; agricultural industries of mills and cart makers, hop oasts and harness makers. There are also the industries associated with the national location, the seaside piers and entertainment centres but also military industries at naval bases and fortifications. This talk looks at the trades associated with raw materials, with manufacturing and with the service industries of the 21st century.

Start time 7pm on 12th September.

Cost of ticket £5.00

By Dr Janet Pennington

We all know about ‘lucky’ horseshoes (but why are they lucky?) and many people have a special stone, often with a hole through it, that they feel is a useful item to keep on the kitchen windowsill. Our ancestors used many more objects to protect themselves from harm, or to bring good luck to their homes and families. Witches were to be feared in earlier times and anyone, male or female, convicted of witchcraft in England would have been hanged (not burnt at the stake – this is a common misconception). This talk looks at some of the ways people in the past protected themselves and their homes from evil. Protective items will be displayed and illustrated, and can be handled at ‘live’ talks. There will hopefully be no Witches or Warlocks present, but a few Wellingtons will appear!

Talk start time 6pm on 27th September

Ticket Price £5.00

This talk is for an adult audience.