February events organised by Lyme Regis Museum. As part of a year-long celebration of the maritime life, culture and heritage of Lyme Regis, February’s events at the museum will have a maritime theme.
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
LYME’S ERODING COAST
Richard Edmonds, Earth Science Manager of the Jurassic Coast Trust, discusses the coast of Lyme Regis, its erosion and coastal engineering schemes. He will try to answer the ultimate question, will people want to live in Lyme Regis 50 years from now?
SATURDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
THE ETERNAL MARINER
A talk by Jennifer Grierson about her recent experiences crewing on a Tall Ships adventure – with images and more than a nod to ancient stories.
WEDNESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
SHIPWRECKS OF LYME BAY
Diver Nigel Clarke talks about the diversity of over 200 shipwrecks in Lyme Bay – from war ships to cargo vessels. Each wreck has a story, as well as providing a habitat for marine creatures.
SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
JANE AUSTEN AND HER NAVAL BROTHERS
Jane’s brothers Charles and Francis both rose to Admiral in the Royal Navy. Diana Shervington describes how Jane’s fictional characters reflect her admiration for their dedication.
SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
KNOW YOUR FOSSILS
A talk on how fossils lived, and how to find, identify and handle, with the museum’s fossil experts Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew.
WEDNESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
LYME’S GREATEST SAILOR – ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE SOMERS
Imogen Thomas talks about the 17th century naval hero, founder of the colony of Bermuda – a shipwreck believed to have inspired Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
FRIDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
THE HMS FORMIDABLE DISASTER
Jack Thomas talks about the sinking of the World War I battleship and Lyme’s part in the rescue of its sailors.
SUNDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
KNOW YOUR FOSSILS
A talk on how fossils lived, and how to find, identify and handle, with the museum’s fossil experts Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew.
WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 11am to 3pm
FAMILY FUN DAY
Drop in any time and get creative with museum curator Mary Godwin.
THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
THE CEMENT WORKS OF MONMOUTH BEACH
A talk by Richard Bull on Lyme’s cement factory on the shoreline and its dependence on the nearby Cobb – part of a series on the history of the town’s industries.
SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
THE SEARCH FOR COAL UNDER LYME
Richard Bull talks about the Lyme colliery-that-never-was. How coal came from Newcastle, and was traded for 80 years on the Cobb.
SUNDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2.30pm
KNOW YOUR FOSSILS
A talk on how fossils lived, and how to find, identify and handle, with the museum’s fossil experts Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew.
FOSSIL HUNTING WALKS
Find your own 190-million-year-old fossil on the beach with museum experts Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew. Walks last 2½ to 3 hours.
Tuesday 1 February 09:00- Thursday 3 February 10:15
- Friday 4 February 10:45
- Saturday 5 February 11:15
- Sunday 6 February 11:45
- Monday 7 February 12:00
- Tuesday 8 February 12:30
- Thursday 17 February 09:00
- Friday 18 February 09:45
- Saturday 19 February 10:30
- Monday 21 February 12:00
- Tuesday 22 February 12:30
- Wednesday 23 February 13:15
- Thursday 24 February 13:45
- Thursday 3 March 09:00
- Friday 4 March 09:45
- Saturday 5 March 10:15
- Sunday 6 March 10:45
- Monday 7 March 11:15
- Tuesday 8 March 11:30
- Thursday 10 March 12:30
MARY ANNING WALKS
Explore the paths and streets of Old Lyme as Mary knew them with Natalie Manifold. Every Saturday in February and March at 12.00 noon. Walks last 1½ hours.
booking advisable for walks:
telephone: 01297 443370
email info@lymeregismuseum.co.uk
or call in at Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA
