Jane Borodale
is the Leverhulme Writer in Residence at the Museum
and is one of three authors shortlisted for the
Orange Literary Prize for her first novel set in
the 18th century 'The Book of Fires'
(Harper Press).
News Release |
20/04/10 |
Bursaries
available for courses in 2010
With the generous support of the Newby Trust, the Museum is
offering seven bursaries to attend courses this year. One student will be
selected to attend a number of courses in each of the following
disciplines: Coppice crafts, stonework, church conservation, historic
building conservation, timber framing, historic brickwork, and vernacular
architecture. The deadline for applications is 15th March 2010, and
further details and an application form can be downloaded here
Details of Bursary Scheme
|
08/01/10 |
Are you
renovating your period property?
Homes needed for a brand new BBC2 historical property series being
produced by Remarkable Television.
If you are interested in being part of the series and finding out more
about the history of your house please call 0333 577 7740 or email homes@endemoluk.com
with your name, and a few details of your property. (Calls from landlines
are charged at 1 pence per minute and mobile costs may vary) |
4/11/09 |
| The
Museum's Schools Service is one of the first organisations
in the country to be awarded the Learning
Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, recognising it as a
provider of high quality, safely managed educational experiences for young
people. The Quality Badge is a brand new scheme, combining for the first
time learning and safety into one easily recognisable badge for all
organisations providing learning outside experiences.
News Release
Link to Museum Schools Service Website
|
22/04/09 |
| A traditional English
maypole is to become a regular fixture by the historic
Market Square at the Museum . The maypole will be used throughout the year
at the Museum’s seasonal events and on children’s activity days, and will
be officially handed over to the Museum at a lively ceremony complete with
dancing around it, on Saturday 2 May.
News Release |
29/04/09 |
|
A brand new activity pack
suitable for children of all ages, with activities to carry out
throughout the museum site. Get your copy in the shop on arrival.
 |
10/08/08 |
|
Heritage
Open Days are a chance for us all to visit places and see
buildings and monuments of historic interest and learn more about them.
Some normally charge, some are rarely open to the public but all are FREE
during this event which ends on the 14th September. This year there are 22 venues in the
Chichester area. The Museum's is offering guided tours of the award
winning, inspirational Downland Gridshell.
Details |
20/08/08 |
| The fascinating history of
brewing and breadmaking will be explored during a special
Focus Day at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum at Singleton, near
Chichester on Sunday 14 September. The event will cover history,
mysteries, and contemporary brewing and baking, with a chance to try some
all-important samples!
News Release |
15/08/08 |
| Read about the work
of the Interpretation Department
at the Museum. Formed in 2005 its purpose is to formalise and
develop the process of communicating with our visitors to bring the Museum
buildings and collections alive.
Details |
26/05/08 |
|
The Museum recently
presented a scale model of the Titchfield market hall to the village of
Titchfield. The original 17th century market hall was rescued from the
village of Titchfield over 35 years ago and Peter Usher, Chairman of the
Titchfield Local History Society and Sepha Wood, Chairman of the Trustees
of the Titchfield Community Centre were pleased to receive the model on
behalf of the Titchfield community.
News Release |
16/05/08 |
| Blog (Weblog
or online diary) A day in the life of a Tudor housewife.
Follow interpretation assistant Jo Whites' progress through her occasional
diary entries as she goes about her daily chores in the Museum's historic
houses. Today a new section is added to this website.
Go to Blogs |
17/03/08 |
| Follow
the progress in the Museum's gardens, today a new section
is added to this website
Garden News |
17/03/08 |
|
Get Knotted! The International
Guild of Knot Tyers AGM and Show 10th and 11th May 2008.
Details |
09/05/08 |
|
Interested in historic clothes, dressmaking or textiles? From
7th-18th April the exhibition, 'Cutting your Cloth' will show accurate
replica clothing hand made to be worn in the museums historic buildings.
Open daily from 11am to 5pm.
Details |
20/03/08 |
| On Sunday 13 April the
‘Grow Your Own Clothes’ Focus Day will explore how clothing
and fabrics were grown and made in Tudor and Victorian times.
Come in your own
period costumes, the activities and demonstrations will appeal to all the
family, as well as those with a particular interest in history, textiles
and farming.
Details |
20/03/08 |
|
Two MSc courses will begin in the Autumn.
Following the success of the MSc in Timber Building
Conservation and responding to industry demands we are pleased to
announce an MSc Course in Building Conservation.
Details |
31/01/08 |
|
We are delighted to announce the Museum will be
the venue for several of the
Continuing
Education Courses
organised by the University of Sussex.
An interesting range of
history based topics; some of the courses
will include field trips. The courses are open to
anyone and completion of a course
entitles participants to Higher Education “credits”, which can
be used to demonstrate
learning, or even to bring into longer certificate or degree programmes.
Details |
28/01/08 |
| We are excited to announce our new series of
fascinating early evening talks for 2008 entitled
Tales from the Downs and
beyond... All our
speakers are specialists in their field and many
teach other courses for us. They will share
their knowledge in a relaxed talk, with illustrations when appropriate.
Questions and discussion will be welcome and refreshments will be served
afterwards.
Come alone, bring a friend or even a group!
Details News Release |
22/01/08 |
|
Newsletters Today a new
section is added to our extensive
news coverage. At regular intervals a newsletter is published to
keep all staff, volunteers and trustees up to date with what is happening
in the Museum. Extracts from these newsletters that are of more
general interest will be published here. |
09/01/08 |
|
New for 2008 - Special Focus Days
On selected days throughout the year, our
interpretation team invite you to join them for an in-depth exploration of
some intriguing aspects of our rural heritage and current work at the
Museum. Fascinating days of discovery and demonstrations for all the
family starting with Twelfth Night
on 6 January 2008. |
20/12/07 |
|
News Release Local firm
Kontron UK Ltd. finances travel costs to allow school children
from Bartons Infant School in Bognor to take part in a year long project;
part of the
Year of Food and Farming
initiative. |
12/10/07 |
Museum receives
Sandford Award for Education, the
citation reads:
" The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum offers first rate educational
opportunities to visitors of all ages, backgrounds, interests and
abilities. Not only does it play a very important part in the preservation
of ancient buildings and traditional knowledge, it also has a great deal
to teach us about sustainable and green living in the future."
Sandford Awards for Heritage Education 2007. in recognition of the quality
education delivered there. |
16/07/07 |
|
News Release Click the icon below
and make your bids in the
Toplots Heritage Auction for
experiences and behind the scenes activities at the Museum |
09/10/07 |
The Museum will host the fifth
Walking West Sussex Festival
on 10-14 October. Set in unspoilt countryside in the
glorious South Downs, the Museum, with its traditional rural buildings, is
surrounded by some of the best walking in the British Isles, say organisers,
Festival Walks.
T:
01903 812727
E:
festivalwalks@btinternet.com
W:www.westsussex.gov.uk/walking
and follow the links to
Walking West Sussex Festival 2007. |
29/06/07 |
|
News Release.
We are recreating a fascinating Tudor
Market Day, complete with market
stalls, street traders, street entertainers, authentic Tudor fare and much
more.on
Saturday 25th and Monday 27th August 2007,
the August Bank Holiday. |
14/08/07 |
| Returns to
the Charity Commission for 2006 published.
Annual Return
Summary Information Return |
11/07/07 |
| The Museum's range of courses just
grows and grows. New courses announced for
Heritage Professionals.
Details |
04/07/07 |
| Annual Accounts for 2006 published
for
The Museum, The
Friends of the Museum and the
Museum Endowment Trust. |
29/05/07 |
|
Images of Bayleaf
A special exhibition celebrating
this magnificent building on 31 July – 12 August
in
the Downland Gridshell.
News Release |
11/04/07 |
| Follow the development of
fireplaces in the Museum buildings.
Details |
04/04/07 |
|
The Museum is again
hosting Chichester Cancer Research UK’s 5k Race for Life, on Sunday 15
July. Last year 2,000 women took part and £124,000 was raised for the
charity. Further information: Diana Rowsell on 01243 811464. |
29/03/07 |
| Interested
in the history of the development of the Museum?
Check the
History page for interesting articles
and videos. (Also available from the Home page under Collections -
History). Details |
07/02/07 |
| A new course this
year "From Hangleton to Poplar"
on
April 27th will take a fascinating look into the homes and daily lives or
our rural ancestors and will feature six of the Museum's exhibit houses.
The tutor is Dr Danae Tankard, who is currently working as a history
associate on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership in conjunction with the
University of Reading.
News Release |
29/03/007 |
Discover the the social, historical and economic context of the
Hall House from Boarhunt. This is the
second part of a study into the ten domestic houses at the Museum.
Researched and written by Danae Tankard, Knowledge
Transfer Partnership Associate
Details
The first study relates to the
building from Hangleton.
Details |
15/12/06 |
|
News Release.
Petersfield artist Gordon Rushmer
celebrates 40 years of painting with a retrospective exhibition of his
work at the Museum from 26 Sept until 1 Oct. Gordon has had a long
association with the museum having been the artist in residence in 2000
and has held numerous exhibitions in the past. The exhibition to be held
in the Museum's historic Crawley Hall will be open to all paying Museum
visitors. |
17/08/06 |
|
News Release. Museum chosen to host the
Final of BBC Two's Restoration programme with
Griff Rhys Jones on 17th September 2006.
 |
17/08/06 |
|
News Release. Museum launches brand new website specifically for teachers
planning visits to the Museum. www.openairclassroom.org.uk |
19/06/06 |
|
News Release. The
Mission Church at South Wonston, near Winchester is to be dismantled and
reassembled at the Museum. This "tin
tabernacle" is a prefabricated corrugated iron building designed to serve
as a temporary church until a permanent building could be provided.
Visitors will be able to watch its re-erection during the summer months. |
10/05/06 |
|
News Release A pair
of distinctive Sussex Cross Shorthorn heifer calves is the latest addition
to the team of working animals. When they reach full size in
three to four years time, they will be fully trained working animals
undertaking a range of key seasonal tasks on the Museum’s open field
strips. |
30/03/06 |
Museum to Host Race
for Life for Cancer Research
On 16th July 2,000 women will
run or walk 5 kilometres in aid of Cancer Research.
The Race starts at the Museum on a circular route which takes in the
spectacular scenery of the Lavant valley and the beautiful arboretum on
the neighbouring West Dean estate. All of the participants will raise
sponsorship, and we are hoping to raise an amazing £130,000! Many of the
Museum's staff and volunteers are taking part.
Since Race for Life started in 1994, over £90 million pounds has been
raised for Cancer Research. |
18/05/06 |
|
News Release. Museum embarks on exciting new education
project with local schools
"The Cultural Entitlement Project".
 |
19/10/05 |
| News
Release. The
University of Reading’s History and Cybernetics Departments are
collaborating on a unique project to develop a state-of-the-art
interactive visitor centre at the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum near
Chichester, West Sussex. |
03/06/05 |
|
News Release
The BBC Great Britons Churchill Memorial Sculpture
"Song" is now on view at the Museum. Created by sculptor Paul de Monchaux
"Song" is the culmination of the BBC2 series, in which Sir Winston
Churchill was voted the greatest Briton of all time by BBC television
viewers.
|
05/07/05 |
|
News Release An Exhibition of Country Paintings by
renowned Petersfield artist Gordon Rushmer at the Museum 23–29 August
2005. Gordon’s paintings have been exhibited nationally, in Europe and the
USA, and he has undertaken many high profile commissions including the
Royal Marines Museum, Cunard and ICI.
 |
14/06/05 |
|
Museum shop now offers the Gransfors Axes Ancient
Collection. Beautiful replicas
of historic axes which are
well-proportioned, functional tools in their own right.
Details |
14/11/04 |
|
News Release. Museum shop
supports local crafts people. Beautiful and unusual gifts
for Christmas. |
14/11/04 |
|
News Release We are very pleased to announce that we have been short-listed in
the Arts, Culture and Heritage category for
the The Charity Awards 2004. The awards
recognise excellence in the management of charities, acknowledging the
outstanding work and achievements of all charities, big or small, from
across the UK and the tireless commitment of the people
behind them.
|
07/06/04 |
|
News Release Major boost for historic rural artefacts collection.
Museum welcomes grant from Designation Challenge Fund. |
21/04/04 |
|
News Release We are so pleased to be able to continue our Special Education Needs
project this year, thanks to a donation from Barclays PLC.
A series of special activity days and workshops themed around
Victorians and Tudors are planned for pupils with special needs.
|
04/03/04 |
|
News Release New for 2004 - Drama on the move! |
03/12/03 |
|
News Release
Gridshell wins 2003 Wood
Award. |
23/10/03 |
|
News Release New Acquisition - Gypsy
Van enhances museum collection of 'living' vans. |
23/10/03 |
|
First
students graduate from the M.Sc. in
Timber Building Conservation
 Guy Bagshaw and Mark Hicks,
shown here with Diana Rowsell - Training Coordinator, and Richard
Greening graduated from the M.Sc. course run by the Museum in
association with Bournemouth University. Mark is
a director of Border Oak the house builders in
Herefordshire and Guy runs The
English Garden Carpentry Company Ltd
building quality garden structures- gazebos
pergolas pavilions etc. |
17/11/03 |
|
New appointments
system allows greater access the Museums artefact collection.
Details. |
01/09/03 |
|
News
Release
RIBA travelling
architecture exhibition visits the Downland Gridshell 28th July to
August 3rd. Elevations II
features inspirational new buildings, with a particular focus on smaller
projects by Sussex architects. |
23/07/03 |
|
A view of Bayleaf farmhouse taken from
the garden of the Winkhurst Tudor kitchen. |
01/07/03 |
|
News Release.
Barclays Partnership with the Museum
helps children get to grips with Chaucer.
|
13/06/03 |
|
Hand crafted replica furniture now
available through the shop.
Details |
25/05/03 |
|
Gift Aid scheme introduced for
admissions to the Museum.
Details |
01/04/03 |
|
News Release. Barclay Special Educational Needs Project extended for a further year. |
07/01/03 |
|
News Release. 'Under the surface tours of the Museum'. |
10/12/02 |
|
An early picture of
Bayleaf from a jigsaw puzzle found in a second hand shop. Click on the
picture to enlarge.
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|
"The Dawn of Tudor Cooking". Cooking activities in the new
Winkhurst Kitchen.
Article reprinted from the
Chichester Observer Newspaper.
|
20/11/02 |
News Release.
Gridshell wins British
Construction Industry Award. |
31/10/02 |
|
News Release.
Winkhurst Tudor kitchen now
operational. |
23/08/02 |
|
News Release.
Gridshell inspires quilt
triptych.
|
03/10/02 |
News Release.
Downland Gridshell
shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling prize. |
24/09/02 |
|
News Release.
Medieval Wall Panels conserved
at the Museum. |
17/09/02 |
|
News Release.
New Curator appointed at the Museum. |
17/09/02 |
|
News Release. Downland Gridshell wins a Royal
Institute of British Architects Award.
|
25/06/02 |
Pendean pigsty completed. Click on
the picture to enlarge.
 |
20/06/02 |
|
Livestock
Update. The sheep
returned in April and the first lambs were born.
In May Amelia the pig
arrived followed by two oxen calves that will be taught to pull
ploughs and carts, as was the custom in medieval times.
More.. |
16/05/02 |
|
Pictures
from the Museum March 2002
|
04/04/02 |
|
News and pictures
from the Museum February 2002
|
25/02/02 |
| News and pictures from the Museum September 2001
|
21/09/01 |
|
The Museum has won yet another award for its
education service, a full
Sandford Award from the Heritage Education
Trust.
A full Sandford Award is given when, in the opinion of
the judges, an outstanding contribution to heritage education is being
made. The Museum, England’s leading museum of historic buildings and
rural life, has received a number of education awards in its 34-year
history, including previous Sandford Awards and Intepret Britain Awards.
More
|
01/12/01 |
| News
Release Something
special, Something out of the ordinary. The Barclays Special
Educational Needs Project |
30/11/01 |
News Release
The Barclays Special
Educational Needs Project
|
06/11/01 |
| New page added "Timber
in buildings" describing the variety of timber used in the Museums building
collection. |
23/08/01 |
| Chaffcutter added to list of
buildings |
29/07/01 |
| Pendean
Farmhouse interior nears completion |
23/08/01 |
| News and pictures from the Museum August 2001 |
29/08/01 |
Spring 2001 article
Pendean
Farmhouse benefits from Designation funding added |
21/08/01 |
|
Aerial view of the Museum
taken by Trustee David Russell on 26 June 2001, click on the image to
magnify.
|
|
News Release
New Museum Directors
appointed. |
28/06/01 |
| News
Release New Woodland Craft Enterprise
starts at the Museum. |
28/06/01 |
| News
Release Heavy horse Rosie has a new
foal! |
28/06/01 |
| News and pictures from the Museum July 2001 |
28/07/01 |
| News and pictures from the Museum June 2001 |
28/06/01 |
| Charlwood
Open Shed
is complete, see final pictures |
26/03/01 |
| Construction of the Knatts Lane Horse Whim
is complete, see final pictures. |
26/03/01 |
| New
Timber Storage Shed Completed
|
29/10/00 |
News
Release Natural Resources of the
Downs harnessed for sculpture.
Report and pictures
|
27/07/00 |
| News
Release New Education Officer joins the Museum |
20/08/00 |
| News
Release The Versatile Flint |
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| News
Release Numeracy Spin for Museum Educational Visits |
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| News
Release Traditional Sheepfold erected with
help from Society of Sussex Downsmen |
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| News
Release Rare rye crop harvested with
heavy horses |
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| News
Release May 2000 is Museums Month - Artists
and Craftsmen are inspired by the past! |
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| Weald
and Downland museum partners the BBC in their History 2000 project. See their website www.bbc.co.uk/history for more information. |
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| News
Release Major new grants for the
Museum |
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