In times when a good harvest and the successful rearing of farm animals was essential to survival, ceremonies like wassailing…
Plough Monday With references dating back to the late 15th century, Plough Monday was generally the first Monday to fall…
Twelfth Night, also known as Epiphany Eve, falls on the 5th January and is the end of the traditional Twelve…
The last Sunday before Advent is Stir-up Sunday, a day when traditionally families gather together to prepare the Christmas pudding.…
Did you know that our ancestors once had ‘two sleeps’ each day? Also known as biphasic sleep, the ritual of…
An efficient source of fuel which makes use of the large amount of twigs left over following cutting a patch…
Harvest was an incredibly important time in the lives of our ancestors, one that not only determined the success of…
This Saturday, our Bayleaf Orchard will be a hub of activity, as our Interpretation Team and knowledgeable volunteer Roger Brown…
One of the endangered crafts we pledge to protect here at the Museum is Hurdle Making. Originating in the Early…
Here at the Museum our focus is always on keeping crafts and skills from the past alive. Many are at…
Did you know flax was traditionally grown in the weald and downland area to produce linen, that would have been…
Last month we were delighted to unveil Titchfield Market Hall, following an extensive project to repair and conserve this historical…
This website uses cookies.