September 2008

A free exhibition prepared by Bob Ratcliffe on the Strood and Canterbury railway's 150th anniversary.

For more information:
Phone 01634 332714 or email malsc@medway.gov.uk.

An annual favourite, the Medway Modellers Club's show is hosted by the Royal Engineers Museum. Models of all sorts will be on display both inside and out. Some of the museum's rooms will be turned into small workshops so you can build your own models.

For more information:
Phone 01634 822839 or visit www.remuseum.org.uk.
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Medieval Merriment
6 and 7 September (Rochester Castle Gardens) 10am to 5pm

"A Journey through the Middle Ages" Set within an authentic encampment in the shadow of the spectacular keep, this is a chance to meet characters from medieval times at Rochester, including knights in armour, archers, cooks, monks, a barber-surgeon, a minstrel, a storyteller and much more.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843666 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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Diesel locomotives are in action on the Dockyard railway this weekend.

For more information:
Phone 01634 823807 or visit www.chdt.org.uk.

The festival celebrates the culture and traditions of Japan through interactive workshops and displays, in celebration of Gillingham’s connection with Will Adams.

For more information:
Phone 01643 843666 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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Stories from the Stores - Captain Fowke and the Exhibition of 1862
13 September (Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham)

This is based on Captain Fowke and the exhibition of 1862.

For more information:
Phone 01634 822839 or visit www.remuseum.org.uk.
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Heritage Open Days celebrate England's magnificent architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. A full list of properties that will be opening during this weekend is now available.

For more information:
Phone 01634 843666 or visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk.
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View special hidden heritage tours of areas of the Historic Dockyard not normally open to visitors.

For more information:
Phone 01634 823807 or email www.chdt.org.uk.
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2008 marks the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I's accession to the throne. Discover the sights and smells of Tudor life at Upnor Castle. Normal admission charges apply but English Heritage Members pay half price.

For more information:
Phone 01634 718742 or email visitor.centre@medway.gov.uk.
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This free exhibition has been prepared by John Witheridge.

For more information:
Phone 01634 332714 or email malsc@medway.gov.uk.
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The momentous and challenging days of the Second World War will be relived at the Historic Dockyard and brought to life by the vehicles, uniforms, music and activities of Britain at war. Military and home front re-enactors, wartime vehicles, music, dancers and special effects will demonstrate how Britain travelled through the dark days to ultimate victory in 1945.

For more information:
Phone 01634 823807 or email www.chdt.org.uk.
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John Witheridge talks about the death of Oliver Cromwell. Admission: £4 or £3 for Friends of Medway Archives (FOMA) members.

For more information:
Phone 01634 332714 or email malsc@medway.gov.uk.
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