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Skill at Arms Display
Light Cavalry Honourable Artillery Company
1 August

Ever wondered how the cavalry practiced their skill at arms?

Marvel at these magnificent cavalry horses and their riders as they execute precision turns and military manoeuvres.

There will be displays at 12 .00 pm and 3.00 pm with an opportunity to meet the horses and their riders when they are resting.

www.lchac.org.uk

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.

 
Meet the Roman Army
Roman Military Research Group
7 & 8 August

As the camp followers play games, create intricate woven belts and care for the sick, the might of the Roman Army prepares to defend this far corner of the mighty Roman Empire.

Try on the Centurion’s armour, see the war machine in action, challenge someone to a game of nine men’s morris and watch the ladies' colourful fashion show in the afternoon. Enjoy the spectacular sight of the Roman soldiers demonstrating typical Roman fighting techniques and firing their impressive siege engines in the Museum fields.

12.00 pm - 1.00 pm

Drill display

2.15 pm - 3.15 pm

Ladies fashion show

3.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Drill display

http://www.romanarmy.net/

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors. 
Medieval Pageant
14 & 15 August

Drums and fanfares herald the thrills of combat between two households in our Medieval Pageant. Knights and squires put on their armour and battle it out with swords, maces and axes until a single champion remains. This spectacular medieval tournament is the climax of a day filled with fun and wonder at the Museum.

The Lion Rampant creates entertainments from the golden age of chivalry to delight the whole family. Watching the fiercely fought archery competition, young and old together can learn of the devastating power wielded by the archers whose long bows won so many battles. Cheer for your favourite squire as they train for combat. Then relax and enjoy songs and tunes from the time – some lively, all lovely – as the ladies and gentleman dance, play instruments and sing for your enjoyment.

The day's events may be as follows :

  • Archery practice
  • Squire’s training
  • Mediaeval music and dancing
  • Archery competition
  • Instrumental and vocal music
  • Grand Tournament

www.lionrampant.uk.com

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors

Victorian Times, Explorers and Discoveries
21 & 22 August

Meet the local gentry and their servants

The shooting party has commenced with the blows of the hunting horn and bangs from the shotguns being heard throughout the estate. Come and meet the upper crust as they relax in their countryside lands this summer.

While the gentry are enjoying themselves, their servants will be busy preparing their lunch and refreshments at Leagrave Cottages. 

The Grymm Tooms Travelling Museum

Meet Professor Grymm, Cassandra Grymm and Dr. Tooms with their travelling museum. The Grymm Tooms Travelling Museum consists of three departments, Natural History, Medical Science and Optical Devices.
 
The curios, specimens, artefacts and devices on display at Grymm Tooms Travelling Museum show how the Victorians were trying to find out more about man’s place in nature, and his effect on it, as well as outlining the various medical and scientific advances made during the Victorian era.
 
Their museum is usually open all day for browsing, and there is a curator available to answer all your questions.

http://www.grymmtooms.co.uk/

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors

Life before the English Civil War - Soldiers, Ship Taxes and Skirmishes
17th Century Life and Times
28 - 30 August
(Bank Holiday)

His Gracious Majesty King Charles the First rules in this the year of our Lord 1638.

King Charles I is on the throne and Parliament has not been called for 9 years. England is under Sovereign Rule. The King needs money but without parliament he can not create new taxes for the people. What can he do except levy taxes that were once lawfully made? He reintroduces Ship Money once again, but this very old tax was only meant for those that lived on the coast to help build ships in times of war. Many of his people violently protest, including local peer John Hampden. Now the cracks in His Majesty’s peaceful world are beginning to show as the storm clouds start gather over the Kingdom.

As our small village prepares for a harvest festival, with good food, corn dolly making and a village fayre; a pamphleteer hands out pamphlets, calling the locals to rise up against the unjust taxes.  The county sheriff and militia start to fear a riot while the Court Leet is in session. John Hampden, who has recently been in court against the Crown over his refusal to pay the Ship Money, is making his feelings known. Come and meet the characters, sights and sounds of 17th Century England just before it tipped into the anarchy of Civil War. You may also meet the young George Fleetwood, owner of the Vache Estate in Chalfont St. Giles, which includes the village you are visiting today.

 Will you join in the protests about Ship Money or will you quietly pay your due to the King’s tax man?

 The village is open from 10.30 am until 5.00 pm each day.

 All activities will take place on Sunday and Monday, but some activities are not available on Saturday.

 www.17thcenturylifeandtimes.com

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors
 
   

 


August - Living History Re-enactments, Demonstrations and Hands-on Activities for all the Family