Medway History Showcase
Step into the Past at Medway History Showcase 2025! 
18–19 October
Royal Engineers Museum, GillinghamThe History Showcase Project and the Royal Engineers Museum present a weekend of discovery, storytelling, and celebration of Medway’s rich and diverse heritage. From ancient artefacts to modern memories, explore exhibitions, talks, and hands-on activities for all ages.
| SATURDAY | |
| 1015:1030 | Welcome – The Showcase Project Team. |
| 1030:1115 | Adam Taylor (Keynote) – The Medway Muddies. |
| 1130:1145 | Meet the Friends of the Royal Engineers Museum. |
| 1145:1230 | Dr Diane Heath – The Cryptids in the Rochester Book of Beasts. |
| 1230:1330 | Presentation by Medway Council on their NLHF-funded project. |
| 1345:1430 | Sarah Nathenial – CWGC and Medway |
| 1445:1530 | Glen Jones – The Singapore Mutiny 1915 |
| SUNDAY | |
| 1015:1100 | Janys Thornton – Creatively Writing Women in Local History |
| 1130:1215 | Dr Martin Watts (Keynote) – Gallipoli 1915 |
| 1215:1315 | Toni Mount – A Medieval Christmas, Book Launch. |
| 1315:1400 | Jeremy Thornton – Sheerness Dockyard and its Medway Connection |
| 1430:1515 | Dr Chris de Coulon Berthoud – German Prisoners of War in Medway 1944-48 |
| 1530:1600 | Close and Raffle (Hosted by Major-General John David Moore-Bick CBE, DL) |
Interactive displays
Local history talks
Refreshments in our courtyard cafeWhether you’re a history buff or just curious about the stories that shaped our community, this is your chance to connect with the past in a vibrant and engaging way.
Free entry with prebooked tickets | All welcome | Book hereDate
- 18 Oct 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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