Heritage Day
The museum is pleased to once again be a vital part of Ramsey’s contribution to National Heritage Day. The theme this year is Everyday Histories and we have special exhibitions
History
Talks at the Museum – Alterations to Abbey House
The Abbey House, gardens and estate in Ramsey was for many years owned by the Fellowes family. Martyn Smith explores the changes that were planned or completed during that time.
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Talks at the Museum – A House Through Time
The Ramsey version of the popular TV programme, “A House Through Time”, with Gaynor Sekimori tracing family and occupational histories through the plots of land people occupied. Would you like
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Talks at the Museum – Japanese Festivals
Join Gaynor Sekimori and a family in Tokyo, celebrating the New Year, the Girls’ and Boys’ Festivals in March and May, the local shrine festival in June, the Star Festival
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Talks at the Museum – A Ramsey Girlhood (Plus a Magic Lantern Show)
Gaynor Sekimori relates what it was like for a girl growing up in Ramsey in the early twentieth century, based on the reminiscences of Nellie Aldred (1900-1997) and contemporary newspaper
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Talks at the Museum – Ramsey Abbey Foundation & Monastery Life
The 1st of 2 talks by Phil Nichols on the history of Ramsey Abbey. This part covers the foundation of the abbey and aspects of the life of the inhabitants.
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Talks at the Museum – Ramsey Abbey Dissolution
Phil Nichols’ concluding talk on the history of Ramsey Abbey. This part covers the dissolution of the abbey and what happened to it before the Fellowes family acquired the former
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Talks at the Museum – Warboys Cockerel V.C.
Martyn Smith tells the fascinating story of a cockerel and its owner who raised a fortune for disabled local soldiers in World War One. All talks start at 6:30. Entry
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Talks at the Museum – Agricultural Development Since 1750
Phil Nichols looks at how mechanisation has changed farming and in turn changed British society. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all
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Talks at the Museum – Who Wrote the Graffiti?
The White Hall Barn at the museum has graffiti on the cladding boards. Martyn Smith explores the story behind the graffiti and the people who defaced the boards. All talks
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