CSI: Folkestone - Threads of Time
CSI: Folkestone - A British Science Week Special Event - Threads of Time
What did Anglo-Saxons wear?
As part of British Science Week we’re exploring textiles and costume this coming Saturday as part of our wider week looking at our Anglo-Saxon Skeleton Aefre and Folkestone's patron saint St Eanswythe.
You’ll be able to see re-enactors portraying Anglo-Saxon life, the replicated clothes of St Eanswythe, spinning, weaving and dyeing, antler and bone carving with Wulfheodenas and Luta's Linen Chest. You can also take part in activities in the CSI: lab, looking the science behind archaeology.
We're also excited to announce Fashion Historian Amber Butchart (from the BBC TV series 'A Stitch in Time') will be talking at 2pm.
Talk: What did Anglo-Saxons use instead of plastic?
Sue Quadling will hold a fascinating hands on workshop and talk showing the materials used by Anglo-Saxons.
Sue has been a part of Dover Museum's education department for over 20 years maximising young peoples interaction and participation.
This event is a FREE drop-in event, no booking required. Part of Folkestone Museum British Science Week
Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more per visit. There are three colourful donation boxes around the Museum for you to use.
Folkestone A.D. 600 – Anglo-Saxon Times
CSI: Folkestone - A British Science Week Special Event
As part of British Science Week we’re exploring textiles, jewellery making, wood working and costume as part of our wider week looking at our Anglo-Saxon Skeleton Aefre and Folkestone's patron saint St Eanswythe.
You’ll be able to see re-enactors portraying Anglo-Saxon life, the replicated clothes of St Eanswythe, spinning, weaving and dyeing, antler and bone carving with Wulfheodenas and Luta's Linen Chest. You can also take part in activities in the CSI: lab, looking the science behind archaeology.
This event is a FREE drop-in event, no booking required. Part of Folkestone Museum British Science Week
Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more per visit. There are three colourful donation boxes around the Museum for you to use.
St Eanswythe and the Dinosaurs
Take part in a fun interactive workshop for the under 5s, using Folkestone's colourful new storymat, as we enjoy tall and small tales of the town from the time of the dinosaurs to the present, including the story of St Eanswythe. With songs, puppets, action rhymes and objects to discover and touch.
Free drop-in sessions start at 2pm, 2.45pm and 3.15pm. For under 5s and their carers.
Lunatraktors
Lunatraktors: The Truth of St Eanswythe’s Bones. Music and dance interpreting the life of St Eanswythe and recent discoveries.
Tickets are £5 per person. Suitable for adults children and aged 7+. Spaces are on a first come first served bases.
Click here to book you place.
Roman Frescoes
Drop-in workshop exploring the Anglo-Saxon world through music and movement.
CSI: Laboratory - Ancient pigments & Roman frescoes.
This event is a FREE drop-in event, no booking required. Part of Folkestone Museum British Science Week
Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more per visit. There are three colourful donation boxes around the Museum for you to use.