June
7 - 8
| Period : mediaeval
Society : A Company of Strangers
Event : Leominster
Location : England
Email : alison@rebusjobcost.co.uk |
| Description :A Company of Strangers will be dancing at this event. For more information please contact Alison on the email address. |
June
7
| Period : roman
Society : Ermine Street Guard
Event : British Museum, London
Location :
Email : TheESG@aol.com |
| Description :Roman Show |
June
7 - 8
| Period : 1600-1800
Society : War of the Three Kingdoms Society
Event : The Battle of Benburb
Location : Benburb Co. Tyrone, N Ireland
Email : hwloga@yahoo.com |
| Description :Living history, drill displays and skirmish on the battlefield of Benburb (1646). Loudoun's, Hungerfords, the Fairfax Battalia plus Irish reenactors will recreate this famous battle. |
June
8
| Period : roman
Society : Brigantia Ironage Reenactment Society
Event : Uffington Primary School Fete
Location : Uffington
Email : paul@ironage.demon.co.uk |
| Description :Iorn Age Event |
June
11 - 13
| Period : general
Society : UUC and Chichester Cathedral
Event : St Richard and Pilgrimage Today.
Location : University College Chichester
Email : P.Foster@ucc.ac.uk |
| Description :St Richard and Pilgrimage Today is a three-day conference
(11-13 June 2003) based at University College Chichester and jointly arranged by UCC and Chichester Cathedral. The conference, which celebrates the 750th anniversary of the death of St Richard of Chichester, is organized round three themes – historical, theological, and the response of the arts.
Contributors include: David Jones, Philippa Hoskin, and Rachel Moriarty (on St Richard – sanctity, politics, and miracle tradition respectively); several speakers on war graves, and shrines marking road traffic deaths; and Stephen Medcalf, Stephen Cox, and Julie Held will talk about 20th century responses to pilgrimage in the arts. The conference will include a commissioned play on the theme of pilgrimage. Further details and booking form from: Professor Paul Foster – P.Foster@ucc.ac.uk |
June
14 - 15
| Period : 1600-1800
Society : American Civil War Society
Event : Stanford Hall
Location : Stanford-on-Avon, Leicestershire, UK
Email : histrenact@acws.co.uk |
| Description :American Civil War Society Re-enactment. Private Tactical and Living History on SATURDAY. Battle on SUNDAY Afternoon. |
June
14 - 15
| Period : roman
Society : Ermine Street Guard
Event : Lincoln Castle
Location :
Email : TheESG@aol.com |
| Description :Roman Show |
June
14 - 15
| Period : general
Society : The Oyster Fayre
Event : Multi Society event
Location : Colchester, England
Email : apsummers@eurobell.co.uk |
| Description :Medieval Fayre with traders and stands. Longbow competition and entertainment. Further information for visitors and traders can be obtained by contacting Soutares and Clerces on 01304-381699. |
June
17
| Period : general
Society : HEIRNET and British Museum
Event : Opening Doors: web portals for the historic environment
Location : British Museum, London
Email : kmf2@york.ac.uk |
| Description :Everyone is talking about portals and Opening Doors will explore initiatives by heritage agencies museums universities and professional bodies to provide integrated access to their own and related content to serve the needs of their users. This conference presents an opportunity for institutions to share their experiences in developing portals. Portals promise much but how can the sector make the most of their deployment? The emphasis of the day will be on developing an overview and considering ways of serving user communities now and in the future - technology will be kept to a minimum. This conference will be a good opportunity to explore solutions, to share experiences and create a basis for future partnerships. The cost of £45 includes lunch and refreshments. For further information and a booking form please go to: ttp://www.britarch.ac.uk/heirnet/conference.html
or contact Kate Fernie |
June
21 - 22
| Period : mediaeval
Society : A Company of Strangers
Event : Coity Castle
Location : South Wales
Email : alison@rebusjobcost.co.uk |
| Description :A Company of Strangers will be dancing at this event. For more information please contact Alison on the email address. |
June
21
| Period : roman
Society : Ermine Street Guard
Event : Cheltenham Ladies College
Location :
Email : TheESG@aol.com |
| Description :Roman Show |
June
21 - 22
| Period : mediaeval
Society : Plantagenet Events
Event : Battle of Coity Castle
Location : Coity Castle, South Wales
Email : |
| Description :Full battle reenactment and market with events throughout the day. |
June
26 - 27
| Period : general
Society : English Heritage Conference
Event : Looking Back Looking Forwards
Location : Courtauld Institute, London
Email : carol.cragoe@english-heritage.org.uk |
| Description :This conference explores the cultural context of 20th century attitudes towards religious buildings, both ancient and modern.
Contributors will include:
Professor Callum Brown, University of Strathclyde
Andrew Derrick, English Heritage
Professor Eric Fernie, Courtauld Institute
Dr Sharman Kadish, Survey of Jewish Built Heritage
Richard Morris, York University
Professor Gavin Stamp, Glasgow School of Art
For further information and bookings contact:
Dr Carol Davidson Cragoe
English Heritage
23 Savile Row
London W1S 2ET
T: + 44 (0)20 7973 3636 F: + 44 (0)20 7973 3287 |
June
28 - 29
| Period : roman
Society : End of the Roman Era Society
Event : Chedworth Roman Villa
Location : Gloucestershire, England
Email : mbtfx@aol.com |
| Description :Life in the year 450AD. A chance to see a wide variety of everyday crafts and skills as demonstrated by the members of ERA. |
