Dates of events and venues that we hope to attend
in 2010 (in yellow boxes) and some that we probably wont be at but
maybe you or others will.
Email us with the details of any other events that
you think we might be interested in attending: info@victorianstrollers.co.uk
2010 Events:
18th July
Dickens World
Chatham, Kent
Come and see us at Dickens
World
DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions
to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great
Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time
to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get
spooked in The Haunted House of 1859.
Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of
Dickens' literary characters in their magnificent rendition of a Victorian town
courtyard!
After all the excitement in the Dickensian courtyard, visitors
can take a rest in the 4D cinema show at Peggotty's Boathouse
or at the animatronic show in the Britannia Theatre - sit back
and enjoy the story of Dickens' life and his literary works...
Victorian
Extravaganza Family Fun Day (Rule Glorious Britannia 1800 - 1900) Sat 24th and
Sun 25th July: For the first time in the gardens history, a spectacular historical event celebrating the lives, loves and glory of
Britain in the 19th Century. Displays and activities include: Lord Holkhams
Travelling Museum of Curiosities and Wonderment, Lucy Cornwallis's laundry
services and life below stairs, Theodore Fanthorpe's Amazing Puppet Show,
Soldiers from the Redcoats of Waterloo to the new khaki uniforms of the Boer
campaign, Master Baxter's Bird of Prey display, Croquet on the lawn near the
Hall, Rig a Jig Jig 19th century folk musicians, Madam Taylor's lace making
display, The new marvel that is photography - Caolotype and wet-colodion plate
images, Mrs Newton's Fashion Emporium, Master Jennings tall tales for adults and
children, Victorian fortune teller and the Victorian Gardener - Mike Brown.
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.
16-17 October
NORFOLK LIVING HISTORY FAYRE
MANNINGTON HALL & GARDENS, near SAXTHORPE, NORFOLK,
NR11 7BB
DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions
to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great
Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time
to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get
spooked in The Haunted House of 1859.
Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of
Dickens' literary characters in their magnificent rendition of a Victorian town
courtyard!
After all the excitement in the Dickensian courtyard, visitors
can take a rest in the 4D cinema show at Peggotty's Boathouse
or at the animatronic show in the Britannia Theatre - sit back
and enjoy the story of Dickens' life and his literary works...
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.
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.
DickensWorld has an assortment of attractions
to keep the whole family entertained; jump on board the Great
Expectations Boat Ride for splashing good fun, take a trip back in time
to a Victorian School complete with nasty schoolmaster or get
spooked in The Haunted House of 1859.
Visitors will get the chance to come face to face with some of
Dickens' literary characters in their magnificent rendition of a Victorian town
courtyard!
After all the excitement in the Dickensian courtyard, visitors
can take a rest in the 4D cinema show at Peggotty's Boathouse
or at the animatronic show in the Britannia Theatre - sit back
and enjoy the story of Dickens' life and his literary works...
We warmly invite you to attend Ilfracombe Victorian Week from ??th to
??th June 2011 - and to enjoy almost 50 separate events over nine days
- the largest and longest festival in North Devon
http://www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk/
June T.B.C.
Victorian
Military at Gunpowder Mills Waltham Abbey.
Celebrating the life, works and times of Charles
Dickens. Events include concerts, music hall, plays/melodramas,
Victorian Cricket Match, Victorian Bathing Party and
much more. Further details +44(0)1843 861827
Dates of events and venues that we hope to attend
in 2010 (in yellow boxes) and some that we probably wont be at but
maybe you or others will.