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Dates of events and venues that we hope to attend
in 2008 (in yellow boxes) and some that we probably wont be at but
maybe you or others will.
2008 Events.
31 August
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Victorian
Fair
Victorian family fun day in the town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. More details to follow. |
21 Sept |
Kingswood
House, Dulwich,
Victorian Open day
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28th September |
Costermongers'
Harvest Festival Parade London
A parade of a marching band, street traders ("Costermongers"),Pearly Kings and Queens
and Victorian Characters from 1-3pm, starting at
Guildhall Yard, Gresham Street EC2 London. This is followed
by a harvest festival service at 3-4pm at St Mary Le
Bow Church, Cheapside EC2. A "harvest festival"
is a thanksgiving ceremony, to give thanks after crops
have been harvested successfully. It is a very old tradition.
It usually takes place on a Sunday in September or early
October. People collect food from their homes and take
it to their churches or schools. The food is later given
to poor or older members of the local community. |
15th
November |
Dickens Clothes Sales
The Corn Exchange Rochester, Kent
(costumes that have shrunk in the wardrobe!!!!!)
To be held in the Princes Room (this room is situated in the High
Street under the clock outside the of Rochester Corn Exchange) opposite the
disabled car park. |
November T.B.C.
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East
of England Christmas Festival
Discover the magic of Christmas with beautiful gift
and indulgent food ideas at this year's East of England
Christmas Festival, at the East of England Showground
in Peterborough.
Even bigger this year, the Christmas Festival presents
the ultimate Christmas shopping experience, all under
one roof for everyone to enjoy. With over 200 craft
and gift stands, visitors to the Festival will have
the perfect opportunity to make an early start on their
Christmas shopping and find some fantastic ideas, from
unusual children's stocking fillers to gifts for those
'difficult-to-buy-for' friends.
And if that's not enough, a Christmas Ideas Demonstration
Area will feature inspirational demonstrations from
experts on a range of topics, including Wrapping the
Perfect Present and Festive Floral Arrangements.
An exquisite Food Hall bursting with heavenly delights
will provide everything for all your Christmas entertaining
imaginable. From decadent Belgian chocolates to home
made Christmas cakes and potent mixtures of mulled wine,
you are guaranteed to find something to take home and
enjoy with friends and family over the festive period.
But if you can't wait, there is plenty of opportunity
to 'grab a bite' from a variety of eateries and take
a relaxing break in the Festive Food Court.
Our younger visitors, including the young hearted
will especially enjoy meeting Father Christmas in his
Winter Wonderland where children will also be able to
write a letter to Santa and ensure they get their wish
lists in early. Festive fun continues with a host of
seasonal attractions including a Victorian Funfair and
Steam Gallopers, incorporating lots of music and sing-a-long
Carol Concerts.
http://www.showground.org.uk
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29-30 November T.B.C. |
Victorian Festival of Christmas Venue: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
With its snow-covered street,
seasonal carols, Father Christmas, Christmas shopping and cast of Victorian
characters, this hugely popular event is a delightful trip to Christmas past for
all the family.
Wander through the European-style
shopping village, Victorian Street, Georgian colonnades and discover superb
quality gifts, fine crafts, festive food and drink at the biggest Christmas
market on the South Coast.
Step back 150 years to
celebrate Christmas with a cast of hundreds. Meet a host of colourful Victorian
characters such as Scrooge, Mr Bumble and Queen Victoria herself and join in
with the new and novel bawdy music hall of Fagin’s Tavern.
Children will laugh at the
traditional street and fairground entertainments and music lovers will delight
in traditional Christmas carols and marching bands.
http://www.christmasfestival.co.uk:80/
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6-7 December |
Dickensian Christmas,
Rochester
A Christmas experience
in the heart of the land of Dickens. In addition to
the street entertainment, musicians and costumed characters
perform around the festival area. Parades and processions
and magical stalls offering a huge range of Christmas
fare. The day is completed with a Carol Concert outside
Rochester's magnificent Cathedral.
Among the highlights of this weekend's festival are
a grand parade through the town at 1200 GMT on both
days and a candlelit parade each day at 1645 GMT.
A carol concert takes place at Boley Hill at 1700
GMT each day, while children can visit Father Christmas
in Rochester Castle Gardens throughout Saturday and
Sunday.
The council is advising people to use public transport
as it expects many visitors to the town, but a park
and ride scheme has also been set up.
http://www.medway.gov.uk/ |
December T.B.C. |
2008
Victorian Weekend Whitby
Venue: Robin Hoods Bay The
Dock (lower bay) Robin Hoods Bay WHITBY
The fourteenth annual Victorian Weekend
including indoor and outdoor entertainment, concerts,
demonstrations, exhibitions, guided walks, christmas
decorations, carol singing and much more. Visitors are
invited to join Robin Hood's Bay Tourism Association
in the festivities in Victorian costume.
http://www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com |
December T.B.C. |
Victorian Christmas at Milestones
Hampshire's Living History Museum
Basingstoke
11 am - 4pm
- Meet Santa Claus and his elf
- Join us for an audience with Queen Victoria
- Browse for something special at our Christmas market
- Make your own Christmas decorations with Ballyhoo
http://www.milestones-museum.com/
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15 December |
Victorian Christmas
Market Venue: Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
Annual Monday market with a Victorian
Theme.
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December T.B.C. |
Victorian Experience Special Family Event with Father Christmas Venue: Royal Gunpowder
Mills Waltham Abbey, Essex 01992 707370
The Royal Gunpowder Mills has pleasure in inviting you to join
us to experience a Victorian Christmas.
Each child will be able to take part in art, crafts and games of
the period, take a Land Train ride around Queen Meads and visit Santa to receive a
gift.
Participate in Victorian games, learn about Victorian food and
gifts, meet Colonel Brackenbury and his family as they celebrate.
http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/
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2009 Events.
June |
Rochester
Dickens Festival, Rochester Kent
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5-6 July |
Crystal Palace,
Italian Terrace
11am-5pm Victorian Weekend,
Fete and Fair
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