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Tales and Tiles

Salt Museum, Northwich

Wednesday 31st March and Thursday 1st April 2010
10.00 - 16.00

Hear the tales of a medieval visitor to nearby Vale Royal Abbey and even join in the legendary stories if you wish! Then take inspiration from the medieval abbey tiles display and create your own to take away.

Activities included in usual museum admission price saltmuseum.org.uk



Pilgrimage, Protection and Sacred Places

The Medicine House, Blackden, Goostrey, Cheshire

Saturday 10 April 2010, 10.30 - 4.00

The idea of venturing to a sacred place to pay devotions and gain protection is ancient. Amongst artefacts found at Blackden is a 14th Century pilgrim's ampulla for carrying holy water back from the shrine at Walsingham. Using illustrations from the period and artefacts we will examine the concept of the medieval pilgrimage, explorig reasons why people went, what they found at the shrines and what artefacts they brought back.

In the afteenoon we will explore other protective images and artefacts from the site. We will take a tour of the Old Medicine House to see markings carved in beams and examine other apotropaic objects from Blackden including hidden shoes, a dried cat and foundation burials. We will consider the survival of these traditions which continued through the centuries in parallel to devotions to the Christian church.

To book contact - Griselda Garner
Tel: 01477571445
Fees: £45 (£40 Students)
The Blackden Trust
Blackden
Holmes Chapel
Cheshire
CW4 8BY
The Blackden Trust



The Minstrels’ Court

St John’s Church, Chester (next to the Amphitheatre)

Saturday 26 June 2010, 11-4.30

In Medieval times, all musicians and entertainers wishing to perform in Cheshire had to attend St John’s Church each Midsummer to get their licences. This lively event is being recreate with performances of medieval music, dancing, mummers’ plays and storytelling. Come along and meet a collection of medieval characters and even have the chance to join in the show. As an added bonus, St John’s Summer Fair is also being held on that day.

Free Admission



Medieval Music for Midsummer

The Medicine House, Goostrey

Sunday 27th June 2010, 12.00 – 3.00

Discover the sounds of medieval England, from church tunes to music of the market place and dances for celebrations. Explore stories of the musicians and hear their music performed by Richard York on a wide range of instruments, including harp, bagpipes, shawm and hurdy gurdy. You’ll also find out why midsummer was so important to musicians in Cheshire. Light lunch included.

To book tickets contact – Griselda Garner
Tel: 01477 571445, email:

LIMITED PLACES – SO BOOK EARLY!!

The Blackden Trust, Blackden, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8BY


The Blackden Trust
Richard York



Herbs; Past, Properties and Potions


Saturday 24th July 2010 10.30 a.m - 4 p.m

The Medicine House, Blackden, Goostrey, Cheshire

A day course on the uses and history of herbs in the setting of the Old Medicine House and its herb garden. Further details to follow, or contact us

email: pilgrims and posies



Heritage Open Days

Water Tower, Chester City Walls

Saturday & Sunday September 2010 11am-4pm

Meet some medieval characters and discover what life was like at the Water Tower, which guarded Chester’s once bustling port. Other events will also be taking place at various historic sites around the city this weekend

Free Admission



   
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