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1ST APRIL - 31ST OCTOBER
exhibition at shaftesbury abbey MUSEUM - 'EARLY NORMAN CASTLES IN THE ANGLO-SAXON BURGHS'
The Awards for All scheme made a grant available to the Dorset Castles Research Group (DCRG) in 2008/09 to research early castles situated in the Anglo-Saxon burhs in four Dorset towns: Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Shaftesbury. The documentary and field research has culminated in this exhibition.
Please note that Gold Hill Museum will be closed for refurbishment work, opening in April 2011. |
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TUESDAY 20TH JULY
SHAFTESBURY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AGM
2.30 pm at United Church, Bell Street, Shaftesbury |
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WEDNESDAY 21ST JULY
"THE TEMPEST" PERFORMED BY THE FESTIVAL PLAYERS
Celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a mesmerising new production of Shakespeare’s final great play in the Abbey grounds. If you haven’t seen the Festival Players in action before, they are not to be missed. The sparkling performances of this all-male cast are complemented with original songs and music.
Starts 7.30pm (gates open at 6.00pm for picnics).
Bring a rug or low backed chair.
Tickets: £14 (Children / FoSA / S&DHS members £10) available in advance from Abbey shop or tel. 01747 852910
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SATURDAY 31ST JULY
ARCHAEOLOGY DAY WITH JULIAN RICHARDS - 'EXPLORING SHAFTESBURY ABBEY'
As part of the 'Festival of British Archaeology'.
Shaftesbury's once great Abbey is a bit of a mystery...where did it go, what's left underground and how can we find out about it by becoming archaeological detectives. Archaeologist Julian Richards and his expert helpers will explain how we can see through the soil using geophysical survey, show how a dig is carried out (without actually digging up the Abbey!) and what the finds made in previous excavations tell us about life for medieval nuns.
Fun for all ages. Normal entry applies.
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SATURDAY 7TH AUGUST
FILM UNDER THE STARS AT SHAFTESBURY ABBEY 'LETTERS TO JULIET'
Tickets in Advance £8.00 (£7.50 FoSA) On the Door £9.00 (8.50 FoSA) From Shaftesbury Abbey 01747 852910 and Shaftesbury Tourist Information Office 01747 853514
Puddings from Ansty PYO available on the night
Gates open 7.00pm for picnics, bring low chairs - no tables. Film starts 9.00pm approx.
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SATURDAY 28TH, SUNDAY 29TH AND MONDAY 30TH AUGUST
'INSPIRED BY FAITH' FLOWER FESTIVAL AT SHAFTESBURY ABBEY, CELEBRATING THE DIAMOND JUBILEE OF SHAFTESBURY FLOWER ARRANGING GROUP
Normal entrance fees apply. During normal opening times. |
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SUNDAY 31ST OCTOBER
LAST DAY OF OPENING AT SHAFTESBURY ABBEY MUSEUM |
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WEDNESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER
FRIENDS OF SHAFTESBURY ABBEY ANNUAL LECTURE
"WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL AND RENNAISSANCE ART" BY ELEANOR TOWNSEND
Eleanor Townsend has been a curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum since 1995, on the Medieval and Rennaissance Galleries project team. She has also published the book 'Death and Art: Europe 1200-1530' as part of a series that accompanied the opening of the new galleries.
Venue: Shaftesbury Arts Centre
Lecture starts: 7.30pm
Ticket prices: TBC
The Phoenix Room at the Arts Centre will be open for pre-lecture drinks from 6.30pm.
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