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School visit 5 June 2026

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Queenborough History weekend

5th – 7th June 2026

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Coasts in Mind – Archaelogy in Queenborough

Archaeologist Harry Farmer with Cllr Mike Whiting and training event participant, surveying Queenborough Castle on the Isle of Sheppey(Copyright: CiM/MOLA)
Archaeologist Harry Farmer with Cllr Mike Whiting and training event participant, surveying Queenborough Castle on the Isle of Sheppey(Copyright: CiM/MOLA)

Artefact and Photogrametry Recording for Archaeology in Queenbourough 07/06/2026 with Queenborough Guildhall Museum and Sheerness and Sittingbourne Job Centres

In addition to events in Sheerness, we also made an effort to spread out across the Isle of Sheppey to hold events in other communities. At the Guildhall Museum in Queen’sborough, we held an archival handling and training course attended by members of the local public and volunteers from the museum itself.

The event was shaped to highlight the deep history and richness of the local area. As part of the event, a range of finds from the museum’s own catalogue were brought forward for analysis and recording using free online software to make 3D models. The emphasis was placed on upskilling attendees and giving them new skills to support their own research and volunteering for the museum going forward.

Participants learning how to identify and record foreshore finds with archaeologist Harry Farmer. (Copyright: CiM/MOLA)
Participants learning how to identify and record foreshore finds with archaeologist Harry Farmer. (Copyright: CiM/MOLA)
3D Photogrammetry model captured by a training workshop participant showing a Royal Navy Executive Officer Brass Door Plaque circa early to mid 20th Century from the Queenborough Guildhall Museum uncatalogued collection.©️ MOLA
3D Photogrammetry model captured by a training workshop participant showing a Royal Navy Executive Officer Brass Door Plaque circa early to mid 20th Century from the Queenborough Guildhall Museum uncatalogued collection.©️ MOLA

Queenborough station event

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Queenborough station event


Launch of Festival of Sheppey 2026

The mayors of Swale and Queenborough and MP Kevin McKenna, listened to short presentations from the Island’s five museums at Wetherspoon’s Belle and Lion pub. Then they had a history tour to the Criterion, Blue Town.

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Councillor Mike Whiting’s visit to see new cabinet,
partly funded by his generous donation.

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Councillor Mike Whiting’s visit April 2026

Rail 200 School visit Sep/Oct 2025

Click to see more about this magical Railway 200 and local history education experience at the Museum

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Visit from the Duke of York
5th April 2018

Duke of Kent visit

We were lucky enough to be chosen for a visit from the Duke of Kent. He was introduced to various members of the community who had involvement with the Museum. The Duke spent about half an hour with us and seemed to enjoy his visit. He is seen here with Linda Vine, discussing the Queenborough Charter celebrations planned for May 2018.