9 November 2021
A special place to work and visit
This month's staff post introduces our Site Interpreter, Jez Smith. I used to work in the charity sector as a database programmer and enjoyed listening to historic music to help…
11 October 2021
Festive events for 2021
The award-winning Weald & Downland Living Museum unveils its new Christmas programme and invites visitors to soak up the festive spirit and take a glimpse into Christmas preparations through the…
4 October 2021
Exhale this Autumn
Seasonal events making it the perfect autumnal attraction for all the family! We are excited to launch our new Autumn programme packed full of family-friendly fun for all ages, from…
13 September 2021
Longport Exhibition
Have you ever wondered how the Museum moves its buildings? Or why a building might be moved? Find out in the exhibition now on in the Michael Burton Gallery, in Longport…
13 September 2021
Hops and Flax at the Museum
In this news piece Jez Smith, Site Interpreter, discusses the process of growing Hops and Flax at the Museum and its use for interpretation at the Museum. Hops Hops are…
8 September 2021
Rural life with working horses
This month's posts introduces our Working Animals Supervisor, Andy Robinson. I always wanted to work with horses but I didn’t get a chance to follow this passion until I got…
3 September 2021
Decade recap: A look back on the 1970s!
The Museum opened its doors to the public on 5 September 1970, when Dr Roy Armstrong’s passion became a reality, to preserve, educate and celebrate the history of rural England…
2 September 2021
Decade recap: A look back on the 1980s
On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…
1 September 2021
Decade recap: A look back on the 1990s!
On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…
31 August 2021
Decade recap: A look back at the 2000s
On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…
30 August 2021
Decade recap: A look back at the 2010s
On 5 September 2021, the Weald & Downland Living Museum turned 51. As we approached our anniversary weekend, we decided to take a look back over the last 5 decades…
11 August 2021
Crafts at Risk
We hope you are enjoying our monthly posts focusing on the people behind the Museum. This month, Steve Scott, Trades & Crafts Interpreter; talks us through his role at the…
