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Brickmaking in Bedfordshire
Thursday 18th July, 2:30pm
£5.90, (£4.70 Concessions)
As part of the exhibition, The Journey from Bunyan to the Brickworks, join author of ‘Brickmaking: A History and Gazeteer (Survey of Bedfordshire)’, Alan Cox, as he discusses the development of the brickmaking industries in Bedfordshire.
Booking is essential. To book your place, please telephone 01234 718618 or email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk.
Image: Raffaele Preziosa of Avellino, Italy, removing bricks from the kiln at London Brick Company, Stewartby, 1952 © The Mutual Security Agency
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Cecil Higgins Anniversary Tours
Thursday 25th July, 11.30am & 2pm
£5.90 (£4.70 Concessions)
Explore the internationally renowned Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Collection and celebrate 70 years since it first opened to the public. Find out more about Bedford’s benefactor, Cecil Higgins, and the wonderful collection he gave to his town.
Booking is essential. To book your place, please telephone 01234 718618 or email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk.
Image: ‘Portrait of Cecil Higgins’ 1935 by Glyn Philpot (1884–1937) © The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery.
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The Higgins Knitting and Crochet Group
Tuesday 16th July
11am - 1pm, Free
Get creative and join like-minded crafters to knit and crochet items for charitable causes including, Knit for Peace.
The Higgins and Crochet Group will meet every month. Visit our website to find more sessions.
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Portable Antiquities Scheme
Wednesday 31st July
1pm – 3pm, Free
Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting? Do you want to find out more about them? Come along and share your archaeological objects with Finds Officer Matt Fittock.
The Portable Antiquities Scheme is a nationwide service run by the British Museum. To find out more visit: www.finds.org.uk
Image: BEDFM 2005.17 - A Medieval silver-gilt annular brooch found at Lidlington.
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This bulletin has been sent to you by The Higgins Bedford
The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
01234 718618
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 11am to 5pm
Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays 2 – 5pm
Closed Mondays
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