Brookwood Cemetery

Brookwood Cemetery Tuesday 05 August Our third summer recess walk  happened on the 5th August, a little  closer to home with a visit to Brookwood Cemetery, also known as the London Necropolis. With a wealth of mausolea and monuments, unusual flora, and its formal and...

East London Walk

Victoria Park, Hertford Union Canal and The Regent’s Canal Wednesday 23 July Our second summer recess walk  happened on the 23 July from Mile End Underground Station heading north on Grove Road to the entrance of Victoria Park. We spent time exploring the park...

Fire Engine Rally

Fun with Fire Engines The annual fire engine rally returns! It’s a fun packed day for all the family where red paint, lights and sirens abound! See the Museum filled with fire engines from the turn of the last century through to the present day. Demonstrations...

Woodyard

The Woodyard at the museum is a typical 1950s style working sawmill with various items of equipment powered by belt using petrol or steam engines. When trees in the museum grounds need to be felled they are often moved subsequently to the yard using our mobile crane...

Farnham Beekeepers

The Farnham Beekeepers’ Association (FBKA) is based at the Rural Life Living Museum, with their hives located near the entrance to the museum.  The association runs courses on beekeeping and offers practical help and advice to members.  They visit local schools and...
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