What can churchyards tell us about what people believed in the past? What does a snake on a memorial mean? Why were residents of Ashby terrified of their bodies being stolen after death? Come along to this family-friendly event to find out more! Complete our churchyard trail and then pop into the Heritage Centre for coffin decorating, grotesque making and more!
This event, run by Rachel Askew, is being held in conjunction with Our Digital Ancestors, a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to record burial grounds across England and tell the stories of the people buried there.
The event is aimed at KS1 & KS2 children, though younger children are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent/carer.
Location
Community Heritage Centre, St Helen’s Churchyard, Ashby de la Zouch , Leicestershire, LE65 1AB, United Kingdom
Additional location/direction information
FREE, drop in. Donations welcomed. Refreshments available in the Heritage Centre. Any enquiries, please email heritage@sthelensashby.net
Schedule
Wed, 08 Jul
2:00 PM
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4:00 PM