Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service is hosting the English launch of Explore Your Archive 2018 on Saturday, 24^th November.
 
Explore Your Archive is a campaign delivered by the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland), which aims to open up the incredible archival collections held by organisations – public and private – across the UK and Ireland, whatever their size and scale, and wherever they are.
 
Join us for a day of free activities to celebrate our local and national heritage by exploring the wonderful stories held in our archives.
 
We have lots planned, including:

• Free screenings of Worcestershire on Film, showcasing historic footage from the county's fascinating past
• Explore the Past Saturday Surgery: drop-in advice sessions with our experienced Archive, Historic Environment Record, Archaeology and Conservation staff
• Exhibitions and displays of original documents
• Handy tips and a homework guide for parents of children researching local history
• Book sale, including new and used archive, archaeology and local history stock
• Bake sale hosted by the Friends of Worcestershire Archives

 
We also have an exciting line up of speakers for our series of free talks:

• 1.00-2.15pm – 'King John and Worcester: Connections and Discoveries' by Professor Nicholas Vincent
• 2.15-3.00pm – 'Lich Street: Properties, People and Papers' by Dr Pat Hughes
• 3.00-3.30pm - Original documents display/comfort break
• 3.30-4.30pm – 'Suspended Sentences: the long and short of a century's executions at Worcester County Gaol' by Bob Blandford (aka Backenforth)

 
The day is free to attend and all are welcome. Drop in any time between 10.30 and 1pm on Level 0 to have a look around. Booking is essential if you wish to attend our series of special talks (1.00-4.30pm). Please book on The Hive website now.