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| 13-12-2007 | The Historic Dockyard Chatham wins Prestigious Award from The Black History Foundation The Historic Dockyard Chatham has won a prestigious award from the Black History Foundation for “the most outstanding contribution to black heritage in 2007 South East”, for the exhibition entitled “Freedom 1807 - The Chatham Dockyard... |
| 13-12-2007 | Canterbury Media Studies Produce DVD of HMS Cavalier The results of an Education partnership in action were seen yesterday (12th December) at The Historic Dockyard Chatham when a DVD about the World War II destroyer HMS Cavalier produced by Media Studies Students from Canterbury High School was shown for... |
| 05-12-2007 | 2008 Events Programme Announced for The Historic Dockyard An exciting programme of events to appeal to a wide range of groups has just been announced for 2008 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. All offer great value for money and fantastic additional reasons to visit throughout the year whether for Coach Operators... |
| 27-11-2007 | The Golden Compass - The Historic Dockyard Chatham features as a Parallel Universe The Historic Dockyard Chatham was transformed into a parallel universe for the new feature film The Golden Compass being premiered this evening (27th November) and released on 7th December. As the young girl Lyra Belacqua (the actress Dakota Blue... |
| 19-11-2007 | Annual Carol Service at the Royal Dockyard Church Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust will be holding its annual Carol Service on Tuesday 11th December 2007 in the Royal Dockyard Church at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Light festive refreshments will be served from 6.30pm, in the Museum of the Royal... |
| 16-11-2007 | The loss of 11,000 lives commemorated by the Unveiling of The National Destroyer Memorial in the presence of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh The National Destroyer Memorial 1939-1945 was unveiled on Wednesday at The Historic Dockyard Chatham by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT. The Duke unveiled a specially commissioned bronze monument alongside HMS CAVALIER, the officially... |
| 03-11-2007 | Trafalgar Night Dinner raises profile of National Museums at Chatham Admiral Sir Ian Garnett, Chairman of Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, last night (31 October 2007) welcomed guests to the annual Trafalgar Night Dinner held in Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. The event was supported... |
| 08-10-2007 | 'Muggles welcome to learn secrets of Witches and Wizards this half term at The Historic Dockyard Story-tellers will welcome ‘Muggles’ to their interactive sessions all about Witches and Wizards at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from 20th to 28th October for the half-term school holiday. (For non Harry Potter fans ‘Muggles’... |
| 02-10-2007 | Spooky Stories to Send Shivers Down the Spine Spooky stories based on mystery, history and adventure are part of the new Junior Ghost Walks suitable for 8-12 year olds being introduced at The Historic Dockyard Chatham for the 2007/08 season, complimenting the highly successful adult tours. On the... |
| 27-09-2007 | HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to attend Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG, KT will attend the Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony of the National Destroyer Memorial at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Wednesday 14th November... |
| 20-09-2007 | Bombsite Urchins and "Sprivs" Join Re-Enactors For Wartime Weekend Visitors to The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be transported back to World War Two on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September when the Dockyard holds its hugely popular ‘Salute to the 40s’ weekend. The event showcases what life was like... |
| 20-08-2007 | The Destroyer Memorial 1939-1945 - Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Royal Navy’s last operational Second World War destroyer, HMS CAVALIER, is preserved at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham as a memorial to the 142 Royal Navy destroyers and 11,000 men who were lost in WW II. On 14 November 2007, a specially commissioned... |
| 20-08-2007 | HMS Victory and HM Bark Endeavour still depend on Chatham Rope Ropemakers at the Ropery at The Historic Dockyard Chatham are to make around 27miles (43km) of rope to once again re-rig HMS Victory, as they have done since the ship was built at the Royal Dockyard in Chatham in 1765. Visitors to The Historic Dockyard... |
| 06-08-2007 | Smugglers Share Their Secrets and Treasures Over The August Bank Holiday Smugglers come out of hiding to share their secrets and treasures with visitors at The Historic Dockyard Chatham over the August Bank Holiday weekend. On Sunday 26th and Monday 27th August the summer family fun continues with exciting ‘Smuggler... |
| 09-07-2007 | Flagging-Up Family Fun at The Historic Dockyard this Summer Flag signalling is just one of the ‘All Feet on Deck’ family fun activities on board HMS Gannet being offered at The Historic Dockyard this summer from Saturday 21st July to Sunday 2nd September. Others include caulking and bare-foot deck... |
| 03-07-2007 | Nostalgic Wartime Entertainment At Its Best At Salute to the 40's Weekend A fantastic weekend of wartime-style entertainment and kitbags full of 1940’s nostalgia, memories and experiences are on offer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 22nd and 23rd September at the ‘Salute to 40’s’ weekend. The... |
| 03-07-2007 | National Museums at Chatham Project Forges Ahead The creation of a new centre for world-class collections at The Historic Dockyard Chatham – National Museums at Chatham – is now set to forge ahead following the release of funds totalling £7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and... |
| 03-07-2007 | Falklands Heroes Gather at Special Veterans Day Heroes of the Falklands conflict 25 years ago will gather at The Historic Dockyard Chatham for the special Veterans Day and Falklands 25 commemorative event on Saturday 7th July, the anniversary of the homecoming of the fleet after the campaign in early... |
| 18-06-2007 | Wartime Entertainment and 1940\'s Nostaligia - Ideal For Groups to Round Off The Season A fantastic weekend of wartime-style entertainment and kitbags full of 1940’s nostalgia, memories and experiences are what is on offer at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on 22nd and 23rd September at the ‘Salute to 40’s’ weekend.... |
| 18-06-2007 | Dutch Re-Visit The Medway To Celebrate Brith Of De Ruyter With Photo and Interview Opportunity The life and times of Admiral de Ruyter with a special emphasis on Anglo-Dutch historical naval relations is the subject of a special Symposium being held in Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard... |
| 18-06-2007 | American Settlers' Ship - "The Discovery" - On Show At The Historic Dockyard Chatham ‘The Discovery’, the full size replica of the smallest of three ships that took the first settlers from England to America in 1607, will be on display to visitors at The Historic Dockyard Chatham from 16th June to 1st July 2007. The visit... |
| 29-05-2007 | Ship's Bell from HMS Anson Now on Display in Chatham The ship’s bell from the Chatham manned HMS Anson, a Second World War King George V Class battleship, is now on display in the Museum of the Royal Dockyard at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Mr Howard (Sid) Clapson, Chairman of the Anson Association... |
| 18-05-2007 | From Ropemaking to Blackbeards's Adventures - Family Activities at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Family fun continues throughout the school holiday week from Saturday 26th May to Sunday 3rd June. Visitors to The Historic Dockyard Chatham will once again be able to take their pick from a host of family activities on offer to keep the younger ones... |
| 18-05-2007 | The Band of HM Royal Marines Beat Retreat at The Historic Dockyard Chatham Tickets are now on sale for a special Beat Retreat by the Royal Marines Band at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 7th July 2007. The traditional Beat Retreat and Sunset Ceremony, which starts at 6.00pm and will last for approximately one hour,... |
| 10-05-2007 | "Veterans Day and Falklands 25" Commemorations At The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 7th July 2007 Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust will be marking this year’s Falklands 25 commemorations in Chatham as part of a special Veterans Day at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Saturday 7th July 2007, the anniversary of the homecoming of the fleet after... |
| 08-05-2007 | Abseil Off A Submarine On Saturday 12th May, those who are brave enough, or even have no fear, will be abseiling off the Submarine Ocelot at The Historic Dockyard Chatham to raise money for the Kent and Medway Walking Bus Project and the Sunlight Centre, Gillingham. There... |
| 24-04-2007 | Family Activities and Dockyard in Steam Over the Bank Holiday weekend, 5th to 7th May, at the start of Museums & Galleries Month, visitors to The Historic Dockyard Chatham will be able to take their pick from a host of family activities and see ‘Ajax’, the Dockyard’s own... |
| 02-04-2007 | Family-Friendly and Full of Fun!! Children of families visiting the Medway Festival of Steam & Transport at The Historic Dockyard Chatham on Easter Sunday or Monday 8th and 9th April will be able to let off steam as the traction engines and locomotives build up theirs. At the... |
| 22-03-2007 | The Historic Dockyard Chatham commemorates the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 The Historic Dockyard Chatham is commemorating the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 by opening an exhibition within The Museum of the Royal Dockyard entitled ‘Freedom 1807 – The Chatham Dockyard Story’. It... |
| 19-03-2007 | Easter Holiday Family Activities at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham is offering family activities during the Easter Holidays which are all included in the normal admission price and run every day from 31st March to 15th April. The true story of Alexander Selkirk on whom ‘Robinson... |
| 15-02-2007 | Exclusive Offer for Medway Residents Medway residents are being given the opportunity to purchase an annual ticket to visit The Historic Dockyard at a special offer of 2006 prices. This offer is valid until 31st March 2007 and is exclusive to Medway residents. The annual ticket now available... |
| 29-01-2007 | Holiday Activities & Costumed Characters at The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham re-opens to visitors for the new season on Saturday 10th February with plenty of extra activities running during half term week and new costumed characters from throughout the ages whom visitors will encounter around the... |
| 26-01-2007 | Ghostly Tales with a Romantic Twist The friendly spirits at The Historic Dockyard Chatham are ready and waiting to spook and possibly scare once more as the popular Ghost Walks season re-starts on 14th February when costumed characters from the past recount adventures and special stories... |
| 19-01-2007 | Events for 2007 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham 8th & 9th April (Easter Sunday & Monday) - Medway Festival of Steam & Transport - This event is very popular as it offers hundreds of spectacular steam and transport exhibits in addition to all the galleries and attractions of The Historic... |
| 12-01-2007 | New Events, New Tours & More Costumed Guides at The Historic Dockyard Chatham for 2007 The Historic Dockyard Chatham is pleased to announce that groups will be able to attend more events and experience an additional guided tour this year. With extra costumed guides around the dockyard, this gives Group Organisers even more reason to include... |