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RETURN OF MIDWEEK MUSINGS 2026
Hampshire History Trust is excited to announce the return of the popular lecture series Midweek Musings! Join us for a wide range of talks on history and heritage from January to July 2026. See the full programme below for details.
Faking Jewels: A Tudor Winchester Whodunnit – A Talk by Alison Whitaker
6.00pm 9th April 2026
Adam Architecture, Winchester
Join Alison Whitaker on Thursday 9th April for a fascinating journey into Tudor Winchester’s hidden world of counterfeit gemstones.
Tracing the story from the fake jewels discovered on the former Shrine of St Swithun at Winchester Cathedral – and its dramatic destruction under Henry VIII – Alison will present new research from her book The Jewel Forger of Winchester: A Composition of Sources.
This talk delves into the covert trade of counterfeit gemstones and its direct links to Winchester during the 16th century with particular reference to the social build up and the characters involved.
Each tickets includes a complimentary wine, beer or soft drink.
Grab your tickets now using the link here.
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