18th September 2023
Come and meet a medieval doctor and plague victim, as they take you on a dark and macabre journey back to October 1348 and the arrival in London of the Great Pestilence, more commonly known as The Black Death. Find out how disease spread, what the symptoms were, public reaction, treatments and hysteria, mass graves and pilgrimage.
Brought to life by Black Knight Historical.
9th August 2023
Do you know the difference between a Pavane and a Brawle? Did you know that Shakespeare mentioned both music and dance in several plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Nothing? He even included dance in the stage directions!
Come to the Charterhouse for a unique opportunity to discover some of the music and dances from the age of the Tudors and have a go yourself, to live music.
No need to book – drop-in sessions will be taking place in the museum on Wednesday 30 August, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Expert tuition provided by Historical Dance Society teachers.
18th January 2023
Draw the Queen Red. Queen Elizabeth I has arrived at the Charterhouse on the way to her coronation. Visitors will enjoy an audience with the future Queen and discover why she needs her portrait painted. But don’t forget, the portrait needs to look it’s best — it needs to portray her majesty with splendour, power, and, of course, beauty. Come and draw a portrait fit for a queen!
Ages: 8+
Cost: 1 adult + 1 child £2 / 1 adult + 2 children £4 / 1 adult + 3 children £6
14th January 2021
Here’s an idea for children and for teachers – a design project that combines history with talking about your own family and what makes it special. Get creative with our ‘Design a coat of arms’ activity – and if you send us your designs, we’ll choose our favourite and send you a cuddly soft Talbot dog!
