The 1642 Living History Village Welcomes You and Your Family

Year 2008 Opening Programme

 

     

Winner 2007

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History; a unique and wonderful pattern woven in the fabric of time. The Living History Village of Little Woodham is dedicated to recreating English rural life in the South of England during 1642.

Within the Parish of Rowner, surrounded by woodland, the village of Little Woodham exists to educate both children and adults about 17th Century life at the outbreak of the English Civil War.

In the April of 1642 the King of England, Charles Stuart and his Parliament stood on the eve of Civil War. The momentous events of that year unfold as the fall approaches. Using extensively researched local events and people the villagers link their families and their lives to national and international events.

During your walking tour you will meet "villagers", interpreters dressed in historic period costume. Little Woodham's living history interpreters involve you and your children in their daily lives. Prepare timber with the sawyers at their camp, or speak with villagers as they make lace, or card and spin wool. Those visitors with "good and lawful money of England" may enter Little Woodham's ale-house, there to join in conversation with whomever they may find within.

The 1642 Living History Village is widely used by schools as a significant additional teaching resource for the study of History and other cross curriculum areas.

 

 

 

 

The 1642 living History Village is open to the general public from 11am till 5 pm on the following days. You should allow approximately two hours for your walking tour.

March 21 to 24

April 27

May 3 to 5

June 8, 14 & 15

July 6, 12, 13, 27 to 31

Aug 1 to 3, 24 to 31

Oct 5, 11 & 12

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The Villagers Open Air Drama Group

2008 details to follow ...

perform one of William Shakespeare's plays within the Village setting each summer.

Historical interpretation for schools.

The Village is also open on special days for pre-booked school parties. Please ask for more information when booking for your school.

April 28 to 30, May 1, 2, June 9 to 13, July 7 to 11, Oct 6 to 10

Phone: 01329846186

 
       

The Booking Officer

         
Gosport Living History Society

 Adults: £4.00.

Concessions: £3.00 children, senior citizens, non-waged.

Family: £12.00 two adults and up to two children.

Party rates are available for groups of 20 or more, prior booking is required.

last admission 3:30 pm.

A small souvenir room where tea and coffee can also be purchased will be open throughout your visit.

105 Segensworth Road

Fareham, Hampshire. PO15 5EB
Phone: +44 (0) 1329 846186
contact@littlewoodham.org.uk
 

 

 View life within the 1642 village ...

 

 

Travel Information

The 1642 Living History Village of Little Woodham is adjacent to Grange Farm, Howe Road, Rowner, Gosport, Hampshire. Approximately 10Km South of junction 11. M27

Satellite Navigation input: PO13 8AB

 

Gosport Tourist Information: +44 (0)2392 522944

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In 1642 Living History Village of Little Woodham is staffed by volunteers and members of Gosport Living History Society. If you would like to assist the work of this charity by becoming a new member or volunteer, please contact us.

Registered Charity No. 1047688.

Supported by Hampshire County Council and Gosport Borough Council

Date of issue Saturday, October 10th 2007

Design: richard_k_roberts@btinternet.com

 

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