This event celebrates the history of Queenborough from Charles I to Charles III

1625 – 2025

Queenborough history weekend

5th – 7th June 2026

Quinborowe charter King Charles I
Quinborowe charter King Charles I 15th November 1626

King Charles I Charter 1626

Events:


Archaeology Training Workshop (Heritage and Museum Skills)

Participant Information

Interested in stories, problem solving, history, the outdoors or archaeology? Join Archaeologist from Museum of London Archaeology to explore and record the remains of a medieval castle on the island.
The first 45 minutes of the workshop will be spent learning how to identify archaeological remains and features in the landscape as well as how to use the tools and surveys archaeologists employ to record them
In the second hour, participants will be led on short excursion to locate a significant archaeological feature which survives in Queenborough. They will apply their new recording skills to record parts of the in-situ archaeology in teams or on their own if preferred.

Archaeological Training Workshop
Archaeological Training Workshop

*Participants who are aged 18 -25 and not in current employment of further education will have any public transport costs reimbursed at the event when the show a valid ticket. Snacks and refreshments provided throughout.

Available on:

5th June and 7th June

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