GRANDMA FLEW SPITFIRES – AND MUST NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

The world’s only dedicated Air Transport Auxiliary Study Centre and Exhibition is under development at Maidenhead Heritage Centre. Currently in the initial design stage, it is expected to open to the public in 2010. Click here to find out more.

A new book from local author Luke Over - Now in stock price £11.50 (normally £12.99)

‘Villages Around Maidenhead’ published by The History Press in conjunction with Maidenhead Heritage Centre

Most towns have a group of satellite villages which are dependant on a larger settlement for provision and administrative services. In a majority of cases the villages are chronologically much older than the towns which have an early medieval foundation, Maidenhead is no exception and came into being in the thirteenth century as a market town on the route to Bristol. In contrast its surrounding villages or manors were formed during the Anglo-Saxon period and were listed in the Domesday Survey of c.1086

In this book the author analyses these villages firstly as manors and then as extended settlements with evidence from the Domesday book, ancient documents, archaeological sources, place-names and fieldwork. Some of the later history of the settlements is illustrated by important or unusual events that have occurred there.

8th September to 31st October

BURIED TREASURE - The Archaeology of the Maidenhead area

Discover local life from the Stone Age to medieval times, through archaeological finds made in the Maidenhead area. There are dozens of finds on display, including superb Stone Age axes, Bronze Age swords, finds from the Thames and Cox Green Roman Villa, Saxon shield bosses (which look like Madonna’s famous pointy bra!), Norman carvings and medieval finds including a wooden water pipe from an unknown local building.

Friday 2nd October at 7.30 for 8pm
Event AUTUMN QUIZ NIGHT
Thinking caps on for rounds including Maidenhead, Showbiz, and the two World Wars. Shake the rust out of the memory for a round of British history, and if you are into sport play your joker on that round! First question at 8pm. Prizes for the winning team of 4. Tickets £5 available NOW from the Heritage Centre, including light refreshments in the interval. Bring friends or come on your own – either way you will have an enjoyable evening AND help us raise funds for the Heritage Centre

Don't forget our popular 30-minute LUNCHTIME LECTURES!
There will be a 30-minute lunchtime lecture usually on the second Thursday of every month at 12.45, with a nominal charge of £1.
Themes will be taken from the full range of Maidenhead history.

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Events in 2009

Thursday 8th October
Event 30-minute lunchtime lecture:
"Ghosts of the Middle Thames", a special lecture for the season of Halloween by Michael Bayley

Wednesday 21st October
Event Antiques Valuation Day
Bring your items to be valued at this popular event with Bonhams of Henley. £3.00 entrance fee covers first item valued, subsequent items £1.00 each.
10:30-14:30 in the Heritage Centre

Saturday 7th November
Event An afternoon with the War Poets at the Heritage Centre, 2.20 - 4.30pm.
Poetry both sombre and humerous, by both men and women, with delicious tea and cakes to enjoy during the afternoon. Tickets are available from the Centre now, £5 including the refreshments

Thursday 12th November
Event 30-minute lunchtime lecture:
"The Bray Fire Engine of 1737", Speaker Geoff Hayes

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Exhibitions in 2009

6th Nov to 19th December
Coming of the Railway
How did Brunel's railway affect the coaching town of Maidenhead, and how did it influence the town's development during the reign of Victoria? The answers will be found in this exhibition which we are reviving for the first time for many years. Our scale model of the Sounding Arch will have pride of place.

For further information and bookings, please contact the Heritage Centre:
Telephone 01628 780555 or e-mail: mailto: info@maidenheadheritage.org.uk

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