Memories of Egham Hythe
Residents, past and present of Egham Hythe in the borough of Runnymede in Surrey, share their memories of the area. From the original 'Froggy,' school days, dancing at the social centre, to weddings at the local church, street parties and the Scouts. Join us as we find out more about life in Egham Hythe during the latter part of the 20th Century.
Background:
In October 2018, the Egham Hythe History Group (EHHG) consisting of a small group of Egham Hythe residents and The Friends of The Hythe, and supported by Runnymede Borough Council and Egham Museum, came together to organise the first Egham Hythe History Festival for 2019 to promote the history and community life in Egham Hythe.
As part of this year-long celebration, the group have created a calendar, supported Runnymede Borough Council's Egham Hythe Trail and Hythe Park Celebration. Incorporating memories and photographs from the residents, Egham Museum created a touring pop-up exhibition and this 'Memories of Egham Hythe' film, featuring many of the EHHG members.
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us.
Egham Museum's 50th Anniversary Celebrations, 2018
On Friday 28th September 2018, we held a celebratory evening event marking our 50th anniversary. We were joined in The Literary Institute Hall by volunteers past and present, local Councillors, patrons and supporters from across the area. We were also joined by the Mayor or Runnymede Councillor Mrs Dolsie Clarke, the High Sheriff of Surrey Mr Jim Glover, and one of the Museum's Honorary Patrons Baroness Prashar CBE PC.
Egham Museum at 50: Anniversary Documentary 2018
Join us as we explore the last fifty years of Egham Museum; its people, its collection and the stories.
Magna Carta England in 1215
In this short film Claire Kennan, a PhD student at Royal Holloway, explores the background to the events at Runnymede in 1215. What was England like in this tumultuous year? What was the Angevin Empire? Why was the extension of Royal forests unpopular? Who were the Barons?
Egham Museum - Museum Dance Off 4 (2017)
Glow sticks and feather boas at the ready, it's time to rave at the Museum.
For 2017's international 'Museum Dance Off' competition, with the theme of 'A New Hope', we've teamed up with dance students at Strode's College in Egham, to create our lively entry.
With thanks to Adam, Megan, and Eleanor from Strode's College ( Sarah and Ellen from Egham Museum ( and Bill, our fab cameraman and editor.
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Voting begins on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 8:00 am EDT
Music: The Beatles, 'Here Comes The Sun' (Remix by rocanlover 05
About Here - Egham
In a very special edition of About Here, I hand over the reins to my series to Norfolk's finest, Mr. Dan Evans. Only it's not in Norfolk. It's in Egham. In Surrey. But Dan can tell you all that...
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My Father
In this song Jenny explores the story of King John's reign from the perspective of his son, the future Henry III. Henry was only nine years old when he was crowned King of England, the same age as our lead illustrator for this film, Louella.
Music and Lyrics: Jenny Lockyer
Bass and Recording: Matt Foster
Historian: Matthew Smith
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Teacher's notes and classroom activity suggestions: coming soon.
Bronze Age Runnymede: Excavations at Runnymede Bridge
Before the M25 was built in this stretch of Surrey, archaeologists discovered one of the greatest Bronze Age sites in the UK. Now a Scheduled Monument, the area of Runnymede Bridge was once the Glastonbury of its day. Hear from archaeologists, curators and experts in this documentary, and view original footage from the excavations carried out in the 1980s.
Directed by Bill Thisdell and animated by Simon Clarke.
Thank you to the British Museum for permission to use their 1980s footage of the excavation
Funded through an 'Our Heritage' Heritage Lottery Funded project.
An Introduction to Magna Carta | Professor Nigel Saul
In this interview Professor Nigel Saul of Royal Holloway, University of London, explains the history behind Magna Carta, the crisis that led to its sealing at Runnymede and its immediate aftermath.
Air Raids
In this Memories of War micro-documentary local residents recall their experiences of air raids and the Battle of Britain.
Memories of War is a Heritage Lottery Fund supported project that involved teams of Royal Holloway students interviewing residents with memories of conflict.
Professor Nicholas Vincent on Magna Carta
Professor Nicholas Vincent, one of the leading authorities on Magna Carta, advisor to the British Library on their Magna Carta exhibition and Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, kindly gave us the opportunity to talk to him about the charter at the British Academy.
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Bronze Age Britain: Excavations at Runnymede Bridge TRAILER
Before the M25 was built in this stretch of Surrey, archaeologists discovered one of the greatest Bronze Age sites in the UK. Now a Scheduled Monument, the area of Runnymede Bridge was once the Glastonbury of its day. Hear from archaeologists, curators and experts in this documentary, and view original footage from the excavations carried out in the 1980s.
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Directed by Bill Thisdell and animated by Simon Clarke.
Thank you to the British Museum for permission to use their 1980s footage of the excavation
Funded through an 'Our Heritage' Heritage Lottery Funded project.
Road to Runnymede
This is a free downloadable board game in which four players play cooperatively to gather enough barons to compel King John to agree to Magna Carta before he reaches Runnymede.
To download the board (A2) click here:
To download the player pieces and baron tokens click here:
To download the chance and question cards click here:
Teacher notes: coming soon.
With special thanks to Anna Bennett, a local sixth form student, for developing this game.
Magna Carta Day 2018
Every year, on the closest Saturday to the 15th June, Egham celebrates the sealing of the Magna Carta. From brass bands to dancers and beyond, Magna Carta Day is an eclectic day that starts at 11am and finishes around 4pm.
On Magna Carta 2018, Saturday 16th June, the community enjoyed a Suffrage-themed day, celebrating 100 years of some women having the right to vote.
The day was organised by a core team from the local community, including Egham Museum who part funded the day through our 'Suffrage in Egham' Arts Council England grant.
Our guests of honour included Lady Louise O'Connor Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey and her husband Sir Denis, the High Sheriff of Surrey Jim Glover, the Mayor of Runnymede Cllr Mrs Dolcie Clarke and MP Philip Hammond.
Bad King John
In this micro-documentary made by Claire Kennan, a PhD student at Royal Holloway specialising in medieval history, we explore the reputation and image of King John. Was he as bad as we commonly believe? What was expected of a medieval king and how does John compare with his father, Henry II, and elder brother, Richard I? Was John solely responsible for the crisis that led to the sealing of Magna Carta?
First World War Remembrance Day, November 2018
Sunday 11th November 2018 marked 100 years since the end of the First World War. Known as the war to end all wars, it took millions of lives; no corner of Britain escaped the impact of loss.
We remember those who fell in Egham, Englefield Green, Thorpe and Virginia Water, with thanks to Englefield Green Memorial Trust ( and the children of St Cuthbert's, St Jude's and Englefield Green Infant Schools.
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Lord Neuberger Interview
As part of Egham Museum's Magna Carta in Egham project we are interviewing parliamentarians, academics, justices of the Supreme Court, students, local residents and others. Here we interview Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court.
From Runnymede
In this epic song Jenny spans eight centuries of the struggle for liberty, justice and equality, a process that took an early and significant step forward with the events of June 1215 at Runnymede.
Music, Lyrics and Illustration: Jenny Lockyer
Bass, Recording and Editing: Matt Foster
Animation: Sam Gee
Historian: Matthew Smith
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Teacher's Notes and Classroom Activity Suggestions: coming soon.