Thanks to Steve Flambert for this lovely film of Day 3 of the dig youtu.be/0WJ8Cs2MzO4. Don't forget Hyde900 King Alfred Weekend 20-23 October. Keep an eye on the website. Details coming soon hyde900.org.uk

KING ALFRED WEEKEND 20th-23rd October 2022 To celebrate the anniversary of the death of King Alfred Hyde900 has, once again, organised a programme of events including music, talks, walking tours and more!The full programme of events is on the website hyde900.org.uk

KING ALFRED WEEKEND Hyde900/St Bartholomew's Church 20-23 October. Thursday 20th October 6.00pm Opening Event: 'All Things Hyde' A packed programme of information, presentations and the chance to meet and chat to neighbours. For more details see hyde900.org.uk

Exciting news! The finds made during the Hyde900 community dig are of such significance that they are featured in an article in the BBC History Magazine's November issue!

King Alfred Weekend Saturday 22nd October 6.00pm The AMICI ENSEMBLE plays music from 1500 to the present day. What a fabulous chance to hear a viol and a lute played in our own 12th century St Bartholomew's Church, known for its excellent acoustics. hyde900.org.uk

BOOK NOW! KING ALFRED WEEKEND Thurs 20th Oct ALL THINGS HYDE Meet neighbours over some cheese and wine.Find out about the Hyde900 dig and St Bartholomew's 'Giving for Living' appeal. AND we have a fascinating talk by Prof Chris Mulvey on 'King Alfred's Astounding Inventions'

KING ALFRED WEEKEND 20-23 Oct Celebrate the anniversary of King Alfred's death with the Hyde community and friends. It's an action-packed weekend with music, historical guided tours, presentations on the appeal and dig finds, lectures, tile making and the King Alfred Day service.

Dr John Crook, architectural historian,(ie. the man in the hole!!!) to reveal the secrets of Hyde Abbey’s medieval drainage system at Hyde900’s annual King Alfred Weekend. Book now. More details of this and many more events on the Hyde900 website  hyde900.org.uk

Don't forget: King Alfred Weekend SaturdaySt Bartholomew's Church 11.00am An Update on Hyde Gate. What can/will be done about breathing life into this very significant 12th century monument and the rebuilding of the ancient wall by Nun's Stream? 11.30 AGM and coffee and cakes

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Just in case you missed it at the King Alfred Weekend,, the previous link will give you another chance to see Steve Flambert's wonderful film of the Hyde900 community dig 2022.

We are on the lookout for a positive, enthusiastic and well-organised individual to provide administrative support to the Festival Director for Winchester Heritage Open Days. If you think you fit the description, please send an application following the link below. hampshirehistorytrust.com/jobs/

Are you interested in Winchester's early #Medieval history? Why not check out this event organised by The English Project about #Winchester and King Alfred? ⚔️ eventbrite.com/e/878ad-king-a… Speakers include: Prof Ryan Lavelle Prof Bill Lucas Prof Christopher Mulvey Jaane Rowehl

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And even more stunning 7thC #archaeology being uncovered by the #operationnightingale team at Avon Camp on Salisbury Plain.

So looking forward to our King Alfred weekend 20-22 October.Will you be joining us?

Hyde Abbey garden. Flowers to commemorate King Alfred.

Check out the Hyde900 events taking place as part of Heritage Open Days

Lots going on for Hyde900 for the 2024 Winchester Heritage Open Days! For the full programme of local events, head to winchesterheritageopendays.org #HODs

Lost property from Bonfire night sitting on the fence at the end of Nuns Road... Looking a bit like an art installation. 3 gloves (odd), 2hats and 1 wellies.