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Beginning with the Charter Exhibition launch in May followed by an unforgettable day in June taking the town back to medieval times!
Beginning with the Charter Exhibition launch in May followed by an unforgettable day in June taking the town back to medieval times!
Charter Celebration Day
Charter Celebration Day
Taking the town back to medieval times and the granting of the first Royal Charter in 1251
Taking the town back to medieval times and the granting of the first Royal Charter in 1251
On Saturday 29 June, Higham Ferrers went back to medieval times to celebrate the restoration of our Town Charters for future generations to enjoy.
It was a day for all the family with lots happening at historic sites around the town. You could have a go at medieval games, spinning and weaving, tablet weaving, scribing and calligraphy, period dressing up, and archery, to name just a few.
Finding out …
Finding out …
about life as a medieval knight
about life as a medieval knight
Knights and Combat
Barber Surgeon
Cooking
Armoury
Scribe
Location: encampment at Chichele College
Location: encampment at Chichele College
Experiencing …
Experiencing …
how people lived in 1251
how people lived in 1251
Skirmish
Shire Court
Mythbusters
Fashion Show
Games
Leather Working
Period Chain Mail Making
Tablet Weaving
Spinning and Weaving
Have-a-go Archery
Location: encampment at Castle Fields
Location: encampment at Castle Fields
Discovering …
Discovering …
the history of your town at the Charter Exhibition
how medieval manuscripts were made
Location: Bede House
Location: Bede House
Enjoying …
Enjoying …
listening to medieval music
the calm of the Chapel Tent
Location: St. Mary's Church
Location: St. Mary's Church
Indulging in …
Indulging in …
Hog roast, paella and much more at our all-day Farmers' Market
Location: Market Square
Location: Market Square
An unforgettable day …
An unforgettable day …
celebrating Higham’s heritage
celebrating Higham’s heritage
Everyone was welcome and entry to all events was free
Everyone was welcome and entry to all events was free
New Commemorative Book*
New Commemorative Book*
Higham Ferrers 1251–1914 A portrait of a town and its people through its historic charters
Higham Ferrers 1251–1914 A portrait of a town and its people through its historic charters
This fascinating book was launched to mark this special event.
With over 300 beautifully illustrated pages, it describes how Higham Ferrers developed from a small village in Norman England to the fully-fledged town of today and it focuses on how events, both national and local, had an impact on the people of Higham Ferrers.
Charter Exhibition launch
Charter Exhibition launch
The celebrations began with the launch of the Charter Exhibition, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, at the Chichele Garden Fair on Saturday 25 May.
The celebrations began with the launch of the Charter Exhibition, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, at the Chichele Garden Fair on Saturday 25 May.
The theme of this year's Fair was the Town Charters with art and scarecrow competitions for local school children.
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