The oldest flint tools found in Britain date to around 1 million years ago, the latest around 3000 years ago so you will have the chance to try your hand at a process used for 99.7% of human presence in Britain! Experimental archaeologist Dr. James Dilley will guide you through the process of making your own flint tools to take ... Read More
The day will begin with a 1 hour introductory talk to jewellery in the Bronze Age, covering materials, UK artefacts and manufacturing techniques. Participants will then spend the morning practising a variety of techniques to create a shale bead before moving onto working with jet and/or amber to create a replica of their own. In the afternoon there will also ... Read More
Economic historians would describe ‘absentee enslavers’ as people who managed enslaved people and the land they toiled on while geographically and psychologically removed from the terror of the plantation. Based on Tré’s wider work, this lecture first uses Jane Austen adaptations to reframe Austen’s women as absentees or in close association with that brutal system many miles away. Gatekeepers in ... Read More
We're incredibly excited to announce a brand-new event happening this year at the Discover Hub - Finds Days! These sessions will have Northamptonshire's Finds Liaison Officer, Eleanore Cox, hosting a space where anyone can get artefacts they have evaluated. From metal-detecting treasures to old heirlooms in the attic, Eleanore will document and explain the item's history. These are hosted as ... Read More
£50 per person includes an arrival drink and a two-course dinner What was originally set out to be a conventional, suburban Halloween themed party, quickly becomes a horror in more ways than one when one of the partygoers is murdered. A tongue-in-cheek murder mystery where everyone has the motive and the opportunity but the evidence will separate the guilty from ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Join Deene Park as they mark the anniversary of the Charge of the Light Brigade with a house tour centred around the Crimean War and the 7th Earl of Cardigan. Enjoy a tour of this lived-in family home as they explore the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and how the Crimean War became the first media war. They'll also ... Read More
Explore Delapré Abbey’s paranormal past on this special tour. Abbey volunteer, Delia – dressed for the occasion in her Halloween best – will guide you through the fascinating history of the house and the strange happenings that have been reported during its turbulent history. Tales of nuns, objects with a mind of their own, and Georgian gentlemen await… The evening ... Read More
Rooted in the county’s proud shoemaking heritage and inspired by St Crispin’s Day, Northamptonshire Day has grown into a vibrant celebration of everything that makes our county unique! This year, Northamptonshire Day will be marked with a dedicated event in Northampton Market Square. The event will bring together residents, visitors, and local organisations to showcase the very best of Northamptonshire ... Read More
As night falls over Delapré Abbey, step through the gates of the Walled Garden and into a world cloaked in shadow and story. Guided by the spectral presence of the Delapré Nun, the landscape comes alive with whispers of the past. This is no ordinary walk—it’s an immersive experience of storytelling, history, and atmosphere. To keep you warm on your ... Read More
Strange sightings have been reported; shadows, eyes in the dark, and mysterious footprints scattered across the estate. A curious collection of creepy creatures has taken over the cobwebbed corridors and hidden corners of the Abbey. Armed with your wits and a keen eye, follow the trail to uncover fascinating facts, solve riddles, and discover the secrets of these spooky inhabitants. ... Read More
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