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TalksThe Merry Monarch: Charles II and the Women in his Life
11th February, 2020Explore the part played by women in the life of Charles II including his wife, Catherine of Braganza, and his many mistresses, as well as his
Tuesday 11 February, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £6.50 -
TalksPetersfield Then and Now: A Photographic History
17th March, 2020Journey back in time and discover the history of Petersfield through our photographic collection.
Building on the success of our ‘Then
Tuesday 17 March, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00 -
TalksJane Austen: The Banker's Sister
14th April, 2020When the £10 Austen banknote was announced by the Bank of England in 2013, few were aware that a £10
Tuesday 14 April, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £7.50 -
TalksThe History of Brewing in Petersfield and Beyond
19th May, 2020People have been brewing alcohol in one form or another since the Stone Age. From Roman soldiers in Britain sustaining themselves on Celtic ale to
Tuesday 19 May, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00 -
TalksPetersfield in Photographs: The Don Eades' Collection
16th June, 2020Explore Petersfield in the 1960s,70s and 80s with photographs from Petersfield Museum’s Don Eades’ Collection.
Don, a local press
Tuesday 16 June, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00 -
TalksThe Petersfield Reliquary
14th July, 2020Reliquaries have long been used to store precious religious artefacts. In 2019, Petersfield Museum acquired a stunning 15th Century gold reliquary
Tuesday 14 July, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00 -
TalksGerard Leachman: Petersfield's Lawrence of Arabia
20th August, 2020Meet Gerard Leachman. A professional soldier, decorated Boer War veteran, explorer and political officer referred to by some as ‘Petersfield
Thursday 20 August, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00 -
TalksThe Battle of Britain: A Practical Guide
15th September, 2020Join us on Battle of Britain Day to learn more about the infamous battle that raged in the sky between July and October 1940. On 15th
Tuesday 15 September, 7:00pm-8:00pmFrom £5.00
The museum holds a range of interesting and diverse talks throughout the year encompassing subjects linked to our collections, the local area, anniversaries and general interest. We aim to invite the best speakers to give the most interesting talks which can include dramatisation, object handling and costumes.
Our talks are held across a number of different sites so please check individual talks when booking.
