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Laxton - Open
Field Village History Day
Sunday 28th June
2009
Laxton is celebrating it's unique history with an event for all
the family. The day begins at 10am with a vintage ploughing match
for tractors and horses.
At 12 noon other events
open at Crosshill Farm, where refreshments will be served all day
and there will be a bar.
Events include:
- Talks by Professor John Beckett of Nottingham University on
how Laxton escaped enclosure
- Heritage films of Laxton
- Showings of 'The Luttrell Psalter' - a much acclaimed film
made by WAG Screen, partly shot in Laxton
- Costumes and props from the film, including the replica
mediaeval plough recently seen on Channel 4's 'Time Team'
- Displays by Laxton Local History Group, Natural England,
Notts Wildlife Trust, RSPB
- Guided tours of Laxton church, the earliest parts of which
date from the 12th century
- Guided walks to the motte & bailey castle, west field strips
and village
- Tractor and trailer rides to the open fields
Click here for the
poster and
flyer for
the event.
Everyone welcome. Tickets £4 adult, under 12s free.
Call 01777 871541 / 870042 for tickets |
