Category Archives: Havering

RIP-ROARING FUN FOR THE KIDS

Dinosaurs on the rampage will be stalking Havering Museum in the High Street, Romford, on Thursday 15th February, from 11.00am-3.00pm. Don’t miss this great Family Fun Day exploring Britain’s Dinosaurs and where they roamed through crafts and quizzes. Come along … Continue reading

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FLEET STREET SNAPPER!

Hold the front page and be prepared to be amazed at the Havering Museum, High Street, Romford, on Saturday 10th February at 1.00pm-2.30pm. Come along and meet Debbie Brady, Fleet Street’s first female Press photographer. Debbie reveals sensational stories of … Continue reading

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AMAZING LIFE AND WORK OF HUMPHRY REPTON

Causing a great deal of interest at Havering Museum at the moment is a mini-exhibition marking the life and work of Humphry Repton, who succeeded famous landscape designer Capability Brown. Repton was born on 21st April 1752 at Bury St. … Continue reading

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Titanic Exhibition volunteers required

If you are looking for a new challenge, develop your cv, or simply support a local community organisation, Havering Museum has just the opportunities for you!   We are expanding our volunteer base to host the Titanic Honour and Glory exhibition, … Continue reading

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Royal Palace at Havering-Atte-Bower

Currently on display in the Museum is a very detailed model of the Royal Palace at Havering-atte-Bower as it would have looked in all its glory during the reign of Elizabeth 1 in 1578. The Palace is standing on what … Continue reading

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The Directors and Volunteers of Havering Museum would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2018. The Museum is now closed for the holiday and we will reopen at 11am on … Continue reading

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Advent Day 19 – Dictaphone 1924

In the run up to Christmas we’ll show some of the objects added to the Museum’s collection in the last 12 months. These objects will be on display at the Museum until we close for Christmas on 16th December. Alexander … Continue reading

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Advent Day 18 – Romford BC licence Mid-20th Century

In the run up to Christmas we’ll show some of the objects added to the Museum’s collection in the last 12 months. These objects will be on display at the Museum until we close for Christmas on 16th December.   This … Continue reading

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Advent Day 17 – Elm Park Hotel token 1951-52

In the run up to Christmas we’ll show some of the objects added to the Museum’s collection in the last 12 months. These objects will be on display at the Museum until we close for Christmas on 16th December. The … Continue reading

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Advent Day 16 – Hornchurch Brewery cognac bottle, c. 1885

In the run up to Christmas we’ll show some of the objects added to the Museum’s collection in the last 12 months. These objects will be on display at the Museum until we close for Christmas on 16th December. The … Continue reading

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