UoW at Winchester Heritage Open Days 6 - 15 September 2024

University academics and students annually help to enrich the programme of events for Winchester Heritage Open Days, the annual celebration of local and regional history and culture. We have a wealth of knowledge about the local and regional history, from the prehistoric, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods to the Modern era. Our History and Archaeology experts have a well established tradition of contributing fascinating and engaging events. Dive in and explore our programme of events for this year's festival.

OUR WHODS 2024 PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

West Hill Cemetery guided tours with Dr Christina Welch, 6 and 14 Sept

exterior view of the house Jane Austen died in in Winchester, UK

Winchester Literary Tours, with Dr Gary Farnell 6/7 Sept (FULLY BOOKED)

Walking Tours of medieval Winchester with Dr Cindy Wood, 7 Sept (FULLY BOOKED)

Close up of head of tomb of queen with text Berengaria of Navarre below

Berengaria of Navarre, forgotten medieval Queen of England with Dr Gabby Storey, 14 Sept

Colourful drawing of a medieval French banquet with guests at long tables and servants carrying food

The circuitous route to Winchester of Joan of Navarre, a forgotten medieval English Queen, with Dr Ellie Woodacre, 14 Sept

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In November 2018 the University commemorated the 115 fallen World War I soldiers who are buried in Winchester's historic West Hill Cemetery, which is located adjacent to our campus. A ceremony took place at the Cross of Sacrifice attended by University, local council, church and military representatives. Afterwards the names of all the 115 men were displayed at the University, which also hosted a programme of talks and an exhibition on the history of the cemetery, now available as an online exhibition - see below.