# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on Saturday 12 September for a FREE afternoon of fascinating history at United Church in Winchester, as part of Winchester Heritage Open Days 2026.

The four talks:

Winchester Women: Power, Courage & Justice - 12.30pm

Meet three extraordinary women whose lives illuminate different chapters in Winchester’s history. From Emma, the Saxon queen who witnessed the restoration of her dynasty, to Empress Matilda and her struggle for the English throne during the Anarchy, and Alice Lisle, the elderly widow executed in Winchester during the Bloody Assizes of 1685, this talk explores power, resilience, courage and justice across the centuries.  

Thomas Archer: The Extraordinary Life and Career of a Hampshire Gentleman - 2.00pm

Discover the fascinating career of Thomas Archer, one of the often overlooked figures of early eighteenth century English Baroque architecture. Archer designed an impressive range of houses, landscapes and garden buildings, while his connections at court opened doors to some of the wealthiest and most powerful figures of his day. Dr Helen Lawrence Beaton explores Archer’s career, his distinctive approach to architecture and landscape design, and his enduring connections with Hampshire, including his pioneering estate at Hale. 

The Everyday Histories of Queens - 3.30pm

Queens are usually remembered for coronations, royal weddings and political drama, but what did their lives actually look like when the ceremonies were over? Dr Elena Woodacre explores the everyday realities of queenship, from household management and relationships with servants and courtiers to the expectations placed upon royal women. Drawing on diaries, household accounts and personal records, this talk offers a more intimate view of queens and the lives behind the royal image.  

‘Verie Unseemlye and Unreverent’: Tales of Life and Death at Winchester College Before the Civil War - 5.00pm

Winchester College was one of the wealthiest and most prestigious schools in early modern England, but life within its walls was far from the orderly picture its reputation might suggest. Dr Alex Beeton delves into the archives to uncover stories of corruption, violence, ambition, disorderly behaviour and even accidental deaths among the pupils, teachers, servants and governors who inhabited the College in the decades before the Civil War. Expect a lively and sometimes darkly humorous look at the less respectable side of Winchester’s illustrious past.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/winchester/everyday-histories-an-afternoon-of-free-talks-for-heritage-open-days/200030673645737
- **Event Categories**: Art, performances, fine-arts, Theatre, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Winchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: United Church Winchester
- **lat**: 51.063964
- **long**: -1.31621
- **full address**: United Church Winchester, Jewry Street,Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days being held?
  - **A:** Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at United Church Winchester, Jewry Street,Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days?
  - **A:** Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days is organized by Winchester Heritage Open Days.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Winchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Everyday Histories - An Afternoon of FREE Talks for Heritage Open Days sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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