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May

Events at St Albans Museums in May.

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Crime and Punishment exhibition

Until 22 June 2008

Museum of St Albans
Free Admission

This exciting and interactive exhibition will tell the stories of real Hertfordshire crimes.

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Crime and Punishment Evening Lecture Series.

Thursday 1st May 2008.

7:30 PM

Museum of St Albans.

£5.00 or £4.50 for Friends of the Museum.

Law and Disorder in St Albans 1750-1900.

Ann Dean (St Albans City Guides)

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Topic Talk: Iron Age and Boudicca

Saturday 3rd May 2008.

3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Topic talk by St Albans tour guides (normal museum entry fee applies)

Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810.

Roman legionary in replica costume.

Roman legionary in replica costume.

Legion XIIII on Guard

Saturday 10th May 2008
2.30pm & 3.45pm

Verulamium Museum

Living history performance by Roman Soldiers

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Oil lamp Making

SUnday 11th May 2008.

Verulamium Museum

2pm – 4pm

Drop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm and make your own Roman style Oil Lamp

Cost £1.00

Suitable for children under 12

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Roman legionary in replica costume.

Roman legionary in replica costume.

Legion XIIII on Guard

Sunday 11th May 2008
3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Living history performance by Roman Soldiers

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Crime and Punishment Evening Lecture Series.

Thursday 15th May 2008.

7:30 PM

Museum of St Albans.

£5.00 or £4.50 for Friends of the Museum.

Witch-trials and Witchcraft Accusations in Early Modern and Modern Hertfordshire.

Dr Owen Davies (University of Hertfordshire).

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Topic Talk: Food and Drink

Saturday 17th May 2008.

3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Topic talk by St Albans tour guides (normal museum entry fee applies)

Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810.

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Alfred Hitchcock film triple bill at the Alban Arena.

Saturday 17 May

The Alban Arena, St Albans. Box Office tel: (01727) 844488

Tickets: £6.00 (Concessions £2.00 off)

In conjunction with our Crime and Punishment exhibition, the Museum and the Arena are coming together to screen three of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thrillers:

The Lady Vanishes (1:30 PM)

Rear Window (4:30 PM)

Psycho (7:30 PM).

Click here to go to the Alban Arena website (this link will open in a new window).

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Crime and Punishment Evening Lecture Series.

Thursday 22nd May 2008.

7:30 PM

Museum of St Albans.

£5.00 or £4.50 for Friends of the Museum.

Meet the Magistrates - And Judge For Yourself! Magistrates Then and Now.

Gladys Cummings and ? (St Albans Magistrates Court).

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Topic Talk: Mosaics (gallery talk)

Saturday 24th May 2008.

3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Topic talk by St Albans tour guides (normal museum entry fee applies)

Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810.

Exterior of the Museum of St Albans.

“On the Edge. ..Taking Off”

Sunday 25th May

Museum of St Albans

2pm – 4pm

Join us for some fabulous stories and an activity

Cost £1

Suitable for children under 7

All children must be accompanied by an adult

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Topic Talk: Mosaics (gallery talk)

Sunday 25th May 2008.

3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Topic talk by St Albans tour guides (normal museum entry fee applies)

Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810.

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Guided Walk: Crime and Punishment

Sunday 25th May 2008
3.00pm (Meet outside the Tourist Information office at 2.30pm).

₤3.00 adults (over 16)

Places are limited so please book at the Museum of St Albans 01727 819340

Explore St Albans’ darkest history with this guided walk, which will take you to the sites of notorious crimes and terrible punishments.

The walk will last approximately one hour.

Exterior of the Museum of St Albans.

Half Term Holiday Activities

Tuesday 27th May - Friday 30th May 2008.

Museum of St Albans

10.30 – 12.30

Varied and creative activities based on the theme “The Greeks”

The Tuesday session is for 6 – 13 year olds.

All other sessions are for 8 – 13 year olds

Cost £4.00 (£3.50 for Young Friends) and should be booked and paid for in advance either in person at the Museum of St Albans or telephone 01727 819340

Victorian policeman in uniform.

Crime and Punishment Evening Lecture Series.

Thursday 29th May 2008.

7:30 PM

Museum of St Albans.

£5.00 or £4.50 for Friends of the Museum.

Hertfordshire Convicts.

Ken Griffin (Hertfordshire Family History Society)

Exterior view of Verulamium Museum

Roman Topic Talk: Gods and Goddesses

Saturday 31st May 2008.

3.00pm

Verulamium Museum

Topic talk by St Albans tour guides (normal museum entry fee applies)

Please note: This programme is subject to alteration. To confirm please contact Verulamium Museum 01727 751810.