Dr Pamment is a Principal Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice and this talk will provide an overview of wildlife crime within the UK and internationally including the trade in endangered species such as rhino and elephant poaching.
Please note our opening times: An exhibition exploring & celebrating the positive impact made by local women during the twentieth century. This exhibition looks at women who have lived in Emsworth in the 20th century and made a significant contribution to the town. A key criterion is that they are no longer alive. It...
Where: Guided 1½ to 2 hour walks looking at the history of Emsworth When: Wednesday evenings 4th June, 2th July and 6th August Cost: £5 per head Meet: at Emsworth Museum in North Street by 6.15 pm. Walks must be booked in advance but can be paid for on the evening. Please email walks@emsworthmuseum.org.uk to book a...
This year the walking treasure trail will occur on Wednesday evening, 18 June. It is planned to start about 6.30-7.00pm in the Friends Garden, 50 meters south of the museum where it will finish, weather permitting. The more adventurous route will be through the recreation ground, along Belle Vue Road and northeast to Westbourne. The return will...
Where: Guided 1½ to 2 hour walks looking at the history of Emsworth When: Wednesday evenings 4th June, 2th July and 6th August Cost: £5 per head Meet: at Emsworth Museum in North Street by 6.15 pm. Walks must be booked in advance but can be paid for on the evening. Please email walks@emsworthmuseum.org.uk to book a...
This is the story of a riot, of destruction and defiance, when a number of threshing machines in the immediate area were destroyed. Research into the events that happened at the time reveals that the farm workers faced a perfect storm created by the death of King George IV. After the end of the...
Where: Guided 1½ to 2 hour walks looking at the history of Emsworth When: Wednesday evenings 4th June, 2th July and 6th August Cost: £5 per head Meet: at Emsworth Museum in North Street by 6.15 pm. Walks must be booked in advance but can be paid for on the evening. Please email walks@emsworthmuseum.org.uk to book a...
This exhibition for Emsworth Museum opens on Friday 29 August and focuses on some of the local elements of the huge engineering project that is now firmly a part of local legend. In 1823, The Portsmouth to Arundel Navigation was opened to great applause – thanks to British engineering and finance, Portsmouth was now joined...
The Emsworth Museum Exhibition "From London to the Sea – The Final Leg" is supported by an illustrated talk at the Emsworth Community Centre. This lecture will be delivered by the curator of the Exhibition, Nigel Gossop
Neil Spurgeon will talk about the 1830 swing riots following our recent exhibition on the subject. This is the story of a riot, of destruction and defiance, when a number of threshing machines in the immediate area were destroyed. Research into the events that happened at the time reveals that the farm workers faced a...
JJ Marshallsay, known for his engaging local talks and audio trails in Portsmouth, will present this talk. JJ is passionate about Portsmouth’s history and has created the Memories of Bygone Portsmouth Facebook group, which has over 35,000 members. He often shares nostalgic images and stories from Portsmouth’s past, connecting with people who share his love...
Field Marshal The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux will present this talk.