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Heritage Open Days group Heritage Open Days 2021 Posted on 20:17, August 26th, 2021 by Website AdminHot on the heels of yet another very successful Community Dig in Hyde last weekend, Hyde900 will be hosting more events during this year’s Heritage Open Days from September 10th-12thFinds from recent Hyde900 Community Digs – including last weekend’s dig – will be on display and there will be a chance to “meet the experts” from the archaeology, heritage and conservation sectors, who will be on hand to answer questions about the fascinating artefacts and abbey remains that have been discovered in Hyde’s back gardens over recent years; on the site once occupied by the inner precincts of Hyde Abbey. Many of these finds – of national importance – are now on display in Winchester’s City Museum. As with previous years, Hyde900’s marquees will be found in The Close, right next to Winchester Cathedral (and adjacent to the cathedral offices). Hyde900 will also be hosting several FREE events…Please click here to find out moreMedieval Tile Making – Progress ReportPosted on 12:59, March 20th, 2021 by Website AdminDespite the problems of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to report that the tiles made by over 80 tilemakers at the September Hyde900 Heritage Open Days event have now been glazed and fired. We can also report that the level of tile making expertise has improved with fewer losses in the firing process than ever before. This year we have arranged that your tiles can be collected from a central Winchester location. As soon as COVID-19 regulations allow this we will be in contact with you by email or phone.
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