{"id":388,"date":"2026-04-02T12:54:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queenboroughguildhallmuseum.co.uk\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:48:18","slug":"queenborough-history-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/queenboroughguildhallmuseum.co.uk\/?page_id=388","title":{"rendered":"History weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This event celebrates the history of Queenborough from Charles I<\/code> to Charles III<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1625 – 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Queenborough history weekend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

5th – 7th June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queenborough History Trail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look out for the windows displays giving the history of the houses and shops – what did they used to be, who lived there?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quinborowe charter King Charles I 15th November 1626<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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King Charles I<\/code> Charter 1626<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Events<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

———-Friday 5th<\/sup> June———-<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Queenborough Train Station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09.00 \u2013 12.00<\/strong> Free Children\u2019s art: make a train passenger to be displayed in the station, drawing etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queenborough Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.00<\/strong> Free event – Coasts in Mind workshop: unemployed\/work experience for 18-25 years old. Lunch included – 13.00 @ Castle Connections.  Please see below for further information.
13.00 \u2013 15.00<\/strong>: Free & open to all: Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Castle Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free event
13.00<\/strong> Lunch. 
13.30<\/strong> Coasts in Mind workshop:  open to all & we would like young people and volunteers to have this opportunity (Under 18’s to attend with guardian \/ family).
email: museum@queenboroughsociety.org.uk<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queenborough Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.00 \u2013 16.00<\/strong> Free – Children\u2019s art and trail (subject to completed renovations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guildhall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18.30<\/strong> HMS Queenborough Presentation: why did this ship have our town\u2019s name & where it sailed?
Free to Queenborough Society members, \u00a32 non-members. Raffle tickets \u00a31 for 5 on the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

———-Saturday 6th<\/sup> June———-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Train Station<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09.00 \u2013 12.00<\/strong> Free Children\u2019s art: make a train passenger to be displayed in the station, draw and create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09.00 \u2013 12.00<\/strong> Free Children\u2019s art and trail (subject to completed renovations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guildhall Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.00 \u2013 14.00<\/strong> Charles I charter and display \u2013 what did this charter bestow on Queenborough? What part did our MP play in Charles I execution? Plus, Wildfire III our WWII minesweeping base, Queenborough castle and Edward III charter, Queenborough\u2019s varied history in photos and memorabilia.
Entry – adults: \u00a31, children under 16: free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents. Free although donations gratefully received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Castle Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

19.00<\/strong> Quiz including Queenborough history. Includes supper. Proceeds to Castle Connections \u2018Upstairs Loo Fund\u2019
Cost per person: to be advised; please see event poster & webpages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raybel charters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sailing barge at the All Tide Landing: to be confirmed.       <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Art Studio: Former Co-op Queenborough High Street<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


12.00 \u2013 16.00<\/strong> Visit Nicola Mollett\u2019s new art studio showcasing paintings of boats and ships. Be one of the first to see her work at this new venue opening especially for this weekend.
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———-Sunday 7th<\/sup> June———-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.00<\/strong> Church Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.00 – 15.00<\/strong> Visit the historic church, view the painted ceiling and historical sacrament documents \u2013 free, however donations gratefully received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guildhall<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00<\/strong> Free: Coasts in Mind workshop: unemployed\/work experience for 18-25 years old. Lunch included. Visit to the castle site or quay. See below for further information.
13.00<\/strong> Lunch.
13.30<\/strong> Free: Coasts in Mind workshop.  
13.45<\/strong> Visit the cobbled castle creek quay. The event is open to all & we would like young people and volunteers to have this opportunity (Under 18’s to attend with guardian \/ family).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Fish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.00<\/strong> (to be confirmed) \u2013 Queenborough history walk from the Castle site around Queenborough pointing out interesting facts and history; visit the site of poor Emma\u2019s murder, the great and good buried in the churchyard and much more. Free however a donation is gratefully received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With thanks to Queenborough Town Council, MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), Kent Community Rail Partnership and Cllr Shiel for their support and funding.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Archaeology Training Workshop (Heritage and Museum Skills)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participant Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.
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Archaeological Training Workshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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*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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5th June<\/a> and 7th June<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on date for more information (pdf opens in new tab)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Voyages exhibition 6-30 June 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

VOYAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6th<\/sup> – 30th June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An exhibition of contemporary art depicting voyages at sea.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With works by\u2026
ADAM HANSON, JOHN DARGAN, LAURIE HARPUM, REMY GUY NOE,ROBERT GRESHOFF, DANIEL TURNER, GRMALEM KASA, SJ LYON,\u00a0PETER MOLLETT, NICOLE MOLLETT, FROG MORRIS, LEE ROUGH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheerness Economical Society<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

127 High St, Queenborough<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gallery open Saturdays 12-5pm & by appointment (Fri-Sun)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private View opening: Friday 12th June 5.30-9pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For updates on shows follow the gallery on Instagram @sheernesseconomicalsociety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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