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Enjoy a lunchtime talk. Subjects are varied but we hope you will always learn something new and interesting! Numbers are limited so please book in advance. Please email or call the museum to book.

Tea and coffee provided just bring your own sandwiches.

Time: 1-2pm

Cost: £4 (£3.50 concessions)

Friday 12 September - The Georgians, Dancing Masters and Jane Austen

Local expert Mike Ruff has just written the definitive book on English country dancing. Today, he's sharing his knowledge with us in what should be a fascinating talk.  

Friday 10 October - The World turned upside down

Hear about the experience of ordinary people, soldiers, and civilians, during the English Civil Wars, one of the bloodiest and most important times in our history, including the birth of ‘fake news’ and the origins of some of our modern sayings.

Friday 14 November - Knebworth on Film

Did you spot Knebworth House in hits like The Crown, Paddington 2 or even Harry Potter? Find out more about the amazing variety of films, TV series and music videos that have been filmed there.

Friday 12 December - Christmas through history

From its pagan roots to the origins of various traditions, including the stocking, cracker and tree and more recently the song broadcast from space just before Christmas in 1965, we're hoping to entertain and surprise!  

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Stevenage Museum

St George's Way
Stevenage
Herts
SG1 1XX

museum@stevenage.gov.uk

01438 218881

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