Brass rubbing at the Westgate
The Westgate, Winchester houses a small collection of replica Hampshire medieval church brasses.
During your visit you can have a go at making your own brass rubbing to take away as a souvenir of your visit.
You will be given an information sheet which will tell you all about the brass you have rubbed, and translate any inscription.
Cost | |
|---|---|
| Trinity brass, abt. 1500 | £1 |
| Child brass showing two sons, abt. 1500 | £1 |
| The original Trinity and child brasses are on display in the Westgate John Brocas - medieval knight, Sherborne St John, 1492 | £2 |
| St Christopher brass, Weeke, | £2 |
| Civilian brass from Kings Somborne, abt. 1380 | £2 |
| John Bedell, Mayor of Winchester , 1498 | £3 |
| John Wyllyngale, Fellow of | £3 |
| John Morys, Warden of | £4 |
| The fee includes the cost of materials. | |
| Group/educational group bookings | £2.00 per student |
Groups visits must be pre-booked.
Students are normally able to make their own small brass rubbing, and also, with their friends, make larger brass rubbings for a school display. Numbers are limited to 16-18 students in each brass rubbing session. Cheques should be made payable to Winchester City Council.
See Westgate web page for opening times.
Related Items:
Westgate Museum
Dominating the upper end of the High Street and located close to the Great Hall, the Westgate is one of two surviving fortified gateways in Winchester
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