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Write On!

Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG

Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 From the letter-writing boom of the Victorian era to ambitious attempts to use computers to speed up our writing in the 1980s, this display draws a line from handwriting to computers and back again.

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The Milk Marketing Board

Dittons Library, Mercer Close, KT7 0BS

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024 An exploration of this significant local company's long history in Thames Ditton, 30 years on from its closure.

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Forging Art: Thames Ditton Bronze Foundry

Civic Centre, 1 High Street, KT10 9SD

May 2024 - Nov 2024 We're celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Thames Ditton Bronze Foundry this year by looking back at its huge impact, both locally and across the world.

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The Victorian Treasures of Cranmere

Killik & Co, 9 High Street, KT10 9RL

Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Exploring the link between past and present, students from Cranmere Primary School have created artistic works inspired by people living and working in houses in Elmbridge during Victorian times.

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Fashion, Frills & Finery: Exploring Historic Accessories

Cobham Library, The Cedar Centre, KT11 3AE

Aug 2024 - Jan 2025 From the precious jewels of the past to the humble tools of everyday life, accessories can tell historic stories of both popular culture and individuality.

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Let's Talk About Food!

Walton Library, 54 The Heart (off Hepworth Way), KT12 1GH

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 Food fulfils our daily basic needs. But it is also capable of provoking related memories and stories. In this display, our collections help us to travel back in time from the early to late 20th century, by looking at historic local bakeries, groceries and domestic food culture.

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Museum Explorers - International Animation Day - session 1

Walton Library, 54 The Heart (off Hepworth Way), KT12 1GH

Mon 28th October 2024
11.00am - 12.00pm Come and join the Elmbridge Museum team as we examine the the beginnings of animation film on its international day of celebration. Stay and participate in some fun craft activities such as old style animation flick books or present day stop start animation apps.

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Museum Explorers - International Animation Day - session 2

Walton Library, 54 The Heart (off Hepworth Way), KT12 1GH

Mon 28th October 2024
13.00pm - 14.00pm Come and join the Elmbridge Museum team as we examine the origins of animation for International Animation Day. Stay and participate in some fun craft activities that include an old fashion thaumatrope or by using a modern stop-start animation app.

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Museum Explorers - Cemetery Walk & Activities - session 1

Weybridge Cemetery, Brooklands Lane, KT13 8UX

Wed 30th October 2024
14.00pm - 15.00pm Come and find out more about some of the interesting people laying to rest in a nearby cemetery then stay and join in some crafty activities.

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Museum Explorers - Cemetery Walk & Activities - session 2

Weybridge Cemetery, Brooklands Lane, KT13 8UX

Wed 30th October 2024
15.00pm - 16.00pm You will find out more about some of the interesting people laying to rest in a nearby cemetery and have the opportunity to join in some craft activities after the walk.

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