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Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/05/2017
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
The Old Baptist Chapel, off Church Street

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Falconry was an incredibly popular sport in Tudor times. Henry VIII was a keen falconer and Anne Boleyn even had a crowned white falcon as part of her badge.  The Heraldic meaning of the Falcon/Hawk is One who does not rest until objective achieved and is often found on the coats of arms of kings and nobles.

 

Visit the museum and learn how important birds of prey were to the Tudors, plus you’ll meet a Kestrel, a Buzzard, a Peregrine Falcon, a Barn Owl, an Eagle Owl and a Little Owl.

 

A costumed falconer from Midlands-based J.R.C.S Falconry will tell you all about these amazing creatures, the ancient art of falconry and answer all your questions.

Four sessions to choose from:

10.00am to 11.15am

11.45am to 1pm

2pm to 3.15pm

3.45pm to 5pm

This is an ideal activity for families and especially those with children studying the Tudors at school.

 

Tickets:

Purchase on the door or in advance

Adults £4.00 / Seniors & Students £3.50 / Children £2

(Tickets include admission to the John Moore Museum & The Old Baptist Chapel).