Ely Museum is delighted to host Richard Hobbs, Curator of RomanoBritish collections at The British Museum this summer for his talk “Religion and Belief in Roman Britain” on the 8th June. This talk, which will take place in Ely Museum’s Aedwen Room, will explore the practices and customs of Roman Britain with a focus on life here at the edges of the Empire. It will also include the opportunity to view the ‘Margins of Empire’ temporary exhibition which features two locally found objects from the collection at The British Museum, including the amazing Witcham helmet, and the beautifully decorated Prickwillow skillet – a rare opportunity to see them back in the fens!
ELY MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION Our popular event returns after a gap of 3 years to Ely College on Saturday 21st May 2022. However, one important person will be missing - Malcolm Hine, a stalwart of the Club and Exhibition Manager for no less than 16 of our previous shows in Ely. Malcolm sadly died last November of COVID. He was a fine modeller and a great friend with many in the hobby, not just in Ely but around the UK.
Our new Exhibition team have organised this year’s show as a memorial to him and it’s based primarily on the show Malcolm put together for May 2020 - which of course was cancelled due to the pandemic - as was our 2021 show. But, we’re back!
Tickets are limited and suitable for ages 12+, please visit www.elymuseum.org.uk to find out more and book your tickets. Looking for something new to do? Why not pick up one of Ely Museum’s new self guided walking tours and enjoy a walk through Ely’s history? Available from our museum gift shop, these walking tours typically take around an hour to complete and are suitable for all ages and groups. With school holiday craft days, our under 5s ‘Little Explorers’ sessions and our new ‘Young Curators Club’ and our popular explorers chest and museum trails, there is plenty for children of all ages to enjoy! Visit our website to find out more! https://www.elymuseum.org.uk/ 8 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com
As well as many fine model railway layouts and traders from around the UK, the Exhibition will feature Malcolm’s last scratch built layout, Fullers Wharf. This superb 7mm scale layout features both standard and narrow gauge as well as a canal scene. We will also be awarding a new Malcolm Hine Memorial Trophy to the layout which the public vote as best in show on the day. So why not come along with your family and friends to see the wide array of exhibits on show. Doors open at 10.30am and more information can be found on our Club’s website www.elymrc. org.uk and our Club’s Facebook page. We look forward to seeing you there! Andy K Wilkinson, Chairman, Ely & District MRC
