Oatlands Underfoot opens at Elmbridge Museum (From Surrey Comet)

Oatlands Underfoot opens at Elmbridge Museum

6:40am Monday 5th October 2009 in

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The latest exhibition at Elmbridge Museum is now open to the public.

Oatlands Underfoot: Stones and Stories From a Forgotten Palace, was opened on September 26 by the mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor James Vickers.

It reveals the story of Oatlands Palace, which was built by Henry VIII and once stood near the centre of Weybridge.

Coun Vickers said: “Oatlands Underfoot is a wonderful insight into King Henry VIII’s passion for architectural opulence.

“Although very little remains today, the exhibition brings the walls back to life and offers visitors the unique opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the great monarch’s influence on the local history through the fascinating pieces which were excavated from the Oatlands site.”

The exhibition tells stories from generations of Tudor and Stuart monarchs who lived there, and displays a range of archaeological finds excavated from the palace site.

Friends of Elmbridge Museum, volunteers and members of the public all attended the opening.

Oatlands Underfoot will run until January 6, 2010.

Email ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01932 843573 for further information.

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