Summer Programme 2026

Magical House Protection – The Archaeology of Counter-Witchcraft

May 15, 2026 – Brian Hoggard

Brian will be talking about material evidence of witchcraft beliefs that has been discovered in the fabric of buildings throughout the British Isles and far beyond. This is the story of those strange charms that are often found in old houses. This talk will be delivered at Eld Hall, venue information is available at the bottom of the page.

George Marshall Museum

May 29, 2026 (Tour at 10:30 am – Ends between 11:30-12:30 pm)

George Marshall Medical Museum is a small but mighty medical museum in Worcester, exhibiting the original collection of Mr George Marshall, a former GP and later Consultant Surgeon of the former Worcester Royal Infirmary.

Oakham Treasures & The Helicopter Museum

July 17, 2026 (Arrival Departure 9:15 am – Return Departure 4:30 pm)

Oakham Treasures is one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK. The owner, Keith Sherrell, born in 1939, is a 5th generation West Country Farmer, and began collecting farm machinery in the 60’s. Keith has also steadily built up a huge and varied museum across all aspects of the old high street including an old grocery store, haberdashery, hardware store, chemist, tobacconist, off licence, and sweet shop.

This will be followed by a visit to The Helicopter Museum, the largest dedicated Helicopter Collection in the world with the over 80 exhibits on display in an all-weather undercover hangar. The collection covers civilian and military operators highlighting the many technological developments over the years.