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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

IT'S THE HALLOWEEN SEASON

Well, there is still uncertainty looming around all of us on either side of the great pond but we are, beyond reasonable doubt, cracking on regardless, in the UK….with a modicum of stiff-upper-lip, optimism and handwork.

So, without further delay, here are some of the re-openings and autumn led activities we are proud to announce:

THIS IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH

This October, the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, is delving into its complex past by shining a light on the black mariners that played a crucial role in its history.  The new exhibition Black Greenwich Pensioners explores the hidden histories of the black Royal Navy personnel who formed one of Britain’s earliest black communities when they became pensioners at the Royal Hospital for Seaman on the site where the Old Royal Naval College stands on today. This exhibition tells the stories of black seamen, some of whom were volunteers and others who were enslaved or impressed and traces their dangerous and unpredictable lives in the 18th and 19th centuries. 

This is not just a topical subject but a fundamental shift in human compassion that needs to be re-addressed immediately. Go Greenwich!

SALISBURY CATHEDRAL

CATHEDRAL TREASURES ON DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME!

This is a rare occurrence and for those enchanted by the appeal of the West Country, we could not recommend this any higher! Some of these treasures include an historic medieval document which granted permission for Salisbury Cathedral to move from Old Sarum to its current site. 

A book from the scriptorium at Old Sarum was written in the early 1100s. This book is just one of over 60 manuscripts that survive today and was written at the first Salisbury Cathedral at Old Sarum and therefore is older than the building itself!

Also on display is a letter sent to the Cathedral by Pope Honorius III and is bound into The Register of St Osmund, which contains documents from the Cathedral’s earliest history including the 1091 foundation charter for the first cathedral at Old Sarum, and a description of the laying of the present Cathedral’s first foundation stones on 28 April 1220, 800 years ago.

HEVER CASTLE
HALLOWEEN HALF TERM FUN
24 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER

An extra-ordinarily spooky experience for the young and dare I say more mature in wisdom individuals to enjoy a caldron full of fun.

And finally London Zoo has some great news!

They are delighted to announce that Oni the okapi has given birth to a healthy baby girl at ZSL London Zoo.  The zookeepers have name her Ede.  Already a feisty young calf, Ede has been bouncing happily around the stables but won’t be on show to visitors until Oni feels that she is ready to explore their lush outdoor paddocks. So hopefully by the end of the year you will be able to book a tour with us so that you can meet her in person!