FREE SUNDAY AFTERNOON TALKS 

Every Sunday in September the Museum's Historian will be giving free afternoon talks on a range of diverse and amusing military subjects. The talks will last approximately half an hour and commence at 2.00pm

5th September - "How the regiments got their nicknames"

12th September - "The history of rum in the Royal Navy" or "Jack loves his tot"

19th September - "Strange customs and traditions of the forces"

26th September - "Wellington and Napoleon at Waterloo" a comparison of the generalship of the two great commanders.

NORMAL ADMISSION PRICES APPLY

 THE LAST REDCOATS

Sunday 26th September at 7.30pm. Doors open at 6.30pm

The incredible story of the Regular British Army from August to November 1914. From the
Battle of Mons to the First Battle of Ypres, we tell an unfolding story of heroism and battles
against incredible odds, culminating in the amazing destruction of the illustrious Prussian
Guard by a handful of remnants of our wonderful regiments. The Last Redcoats pays tribute to
those remarkable soldiers who became known throughout the world as “THE OLD
CONTEMPTIBLES”. The lecture will include a demonstration of how the legendary 15
rounds a minute rate of fire was achieved, by the lecturer Clive McPherson.

  First World War
- an Evening of Remembrance

Sunday 14th November 2010 - 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
 

This will be a joint talk with Stephen Nunn and Clive McPherson. Discover what the young men of Maldon would have experienced when joining up to fight in the Great War. View items used at the time and learn what life would have been like for them.
The details of this talk have yet to be finalised, but it will be one not to miss, with these two
very knowledgeable lecturers providing a very informative evening.

Tickets £7.00 for all the above talks available from the Museum or
Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503

SUNDAY 12th DECEMBER 2010-2.30pm

WWII CHRISTMAS

One for all the family. Join us for a chance to listen to our visitor from 1942 talking about Christmas during the WWII, sample some of the recipes used at that time and have a go at making a Christmas decoration.
Normal opening times and admission prices apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Perhaps get ‘in the mood’ and come in 1940’s dress.