What's on at the Great Hall

Connections: Hidden British Histories Exhibition

23 August to 7 September 2008

Today Hampshire, along with the rest of Britain, is a multicultural society and is made up of many different communities: however, in the past, immigrants were often marginalised and so their place in British history was 'hidden'.

This exhibition discovers the hidden histories of Asian, Black and Jewish immigrants who came from different parts of the world at different times and for different reasons, but who all had a difficult time and little contact with the 'host community'. Their stories are similar to those of many other immigrant communities.

• How long do you think Britain has had links with India?

• How long to you think black people have lived in Britain?

• When did most Jews come to Britain and why?

• Where would British music be without immigrants?

• Do you think there is racism in Britain? Has there always been?

Explore the answers to these and many other questions at the fascinating Connections Exhibition.

The connections Exhibition is part of a project conceived by the Jewish Council for Racial Equality (JCORE) and the Asian-black-Jewish Forum.

Live Performance: Berakah

7 September 8pm

The exhibition culminates on 7 September with a performance by the acclaimed UK band, Berakah, featuring musicians from Jewish, Christian and Muslin faith heritage.

Book Now: Tickets available from the Theatre Royal Winchester Box Office 01962 840440. £6 adults, £4 students and concessions.

www.theberakahproject.org

Hidden Heroes Trail

Running throughout the year

Many of you will have heard of heroes in history such as Robin Hood and King Arthur, but did you know that there were other individuals who were also important heroes?

Why not join us at The Great Hall and discover heroes from the past that you most probably have never heard of. There is a fun trail for children to follow, which makes for a great day out as well as being exciting and educational.

Admission is free so come along to the Hidden Heroes exhibition and find out more about Britain's past.

Trail packs cost 50p with a prize for each completed trail.