The Separatists in 1608
Published by Peter - 4/5/2021
We are a small, nationally based interpretation group, covering the Tudor and Stuart periods, specialising in domestic life.What we do best is take an historic house and allow you to experience history in the place it was made.
"The poetry of history lies in the quasi-miraculous fact that once, on this earth, on this familiar spot of ground, walked other men and women, as actual as we are today..."
(G.M.Trevelyan)
Coming up in 2021
The Separatists: 17th July 2021 Postponed from last year's 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower, we will be depicting some of the Separatists that left Gainsborough in 1608. After settling in the Netherlands for a few years, they ended up on the Mayflower. |  |
| Food & Finery: 7-8 August 2021 We're bringing a Hunting Party Ambigue to the museum. Hopefully the rain will stay away and we can make the most of the lovely grounds. Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Chalfont Saint Giles HP8 4AB |  |
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Remembering Les
It is a year since our much loved member Les, passed away.
Published by Peter - 16/12/2020