Exhibitions at Honeywood Museum
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Christmas Fun
Thursday 7 December to Saturday 6 January Come and see the fireplace area in the splendid Edwardian billiard room decorated by members of Hello Club Sutton South. Their seasonal displays are always creative and fun. |
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The Wandle Mills:
changing industry and technology 1650-1850 Showing until Saturday 13 January An exhibition looking at how the Wandle mills were adapted in response to shifting markets and increasing demands for power during the Industrial Revolution. This is a collaborative exhibition with the Friends of Honeywood Museum. FREE, drop in. |
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From Oranges to Watercress
Showing until 27 January 2024 A look at specialist plant growing in the local area from 1500 to 1950 including innovative planting in two major Elizabethan gardens, Nonsuch and Beddington, an early plant list from Carshalton and the growing of oranges. It also covers the later farming of lavender, mint and watercress. FREE, drop in. |
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Where Are You Going?
Thursday 8 February to Saturday 27 April An exhibition exploring the rapid technological changes in transport in the Sutton New town area between 1870 and 1911. You will see hand carts and horse drawn transport (fire engines, dust carts, etc) and learn about the Victorian and Edwardian fascination with cycling, trams and even flying machines. The exhibition also explores the social impact of the arrival of the railway, the tram and personal means of transport. The exhibition was produced by Sutton New town Community Festival and the Welsh Chapel Sutton. FREE, drop in. |
