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Learn more about our textiles conservation project at the Ancient High House. We’ll have our team of volunteers on hand demonstrating the preventive conservation techniques we use to look after our textile collection.
Funded by West Midlands Museum Development with Art Fund support.
Come and join us at the Ancient High House on Saturday 2nd December from 11am to 11.45am for this free drop-in tour, exploring the history of embroidery, the story of the Stafford Borough Broderers and for a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation techniques used to preserve their amazing work!
Funded by West Midlands Museum Development with Art Fund support.
In the past the Ancient High House has been a residential home, a civil war prison, a school and home to an old shop. So it’s not surprising that a building with such a traumatic history should have tormented souls trapped within its walls…
Join butler Alfred Jenkinson as he takes you on a tour round the High House by dark. Hear the spooky tales that lie behind each room.
Thursday 30th November 2023. Pre booking is required. Please book via the website. Please arrive at 7.15pm.
The tour is 90 minutes long and includes refreshments of tea and coffee.
(Over 18’s only).
Take a gentle stroll around Stafford with our knowledgeable guide to see the town in a new light. Learn about the secrets of the buildings and hear about colourful characters from the past.
The tour will last for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Meet outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am.
Book your place by calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
Come and create your very own hanging Christmas decoration for your own tree at home. There is a choice of three characters; Santa, a reindeer or a snowman. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Time slots are either 10.30am to 11.15am or 11.30am to 12.15pm or 1.30pm to 2.15pm.
Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
Join us in a festive environment to create your own embroidered hanging ornaments. You will sew and mount your design during this session and it is preferred, but not necessary, to have some previous sewing experience. The sessions runs 10.30am to 1.30pm
All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Refreshments of hot drinks and mice pies are also provided.
Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
Join us in a festive environment to create your own embroidered hanging ornaments. You will sew and mount your design during this session and it is preferred, but not necessary, to have some previous sewing experience. The sessions runs 10.30am to 1.30pm
All materials are provided, including a huge selection of thread colours to choose from. You will receive guidance from our in-house, professional seamstress. Refreshments of hot drinks and mice pies are also provided.
Book your place by visiting or calling the Ancient High House on 01785 619 131 or by emailing info@historicstafford.co.uk
In the past the Ancient High House has been a residential home, a civil war prison, a school and home to an old shop. So it’s not surprising that a building with such a traumatic history should have tormented souls trapped within its walls…
Join butler Alfred Jenkinson as he takes you on a tour round the High House by dark. Hear the spooky tales that lie behind each room.
Pre booking is required. Please book via the website. Please arrive at 7.15pm.
The tour is 90 minutes long and includes refreshments of tea and coffee.
(Over 18’s only).
Create your own bespoke wreath for Christmas! Held at Stafford Castle in the Visitor Centre.
All materials supplied to decorate your very own moss ring with fresh greenery, ribbon, dried fruit, baubles or whatever you fancy.
Inspiration photos are provided and staff are on hand for advice.
This is an ideal pre-Christmas social for adults only, with seasonal music. Your booking price includes a glass of prosecco, orange juice or a hot drink, along with a mince pie.
Pre-booking is required. Please book online through this web page.
A Case for the Ordinary is a touring exhibition from Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service. It features documents and objects from the County Council’s archive and museum collections.
The exhibition is based on the research undertaken over the past 3 years as part of the Wellcome Trust funded project to unlock stories in the records of Staffordshire’s asylums held at Staffordshire Record Office.
There is an excellent ‘A Case for the Ordinary’ project blog where you can find out more about the institutions, themes and individuals. This is available at the following link: www.staffordshireasylumrecords.wordpress.com
On display during the Ancient High House’s opening hours.
If you desire historic and exclusive surroundings in which to take your wedding vows look no further than the Ancient High House
