PR08.03
August 2008

THE MALTHOUSE PROJECT CELEBRATES ITS GEORGIAN HISTORY

The Malthouse Project, a former maltings, will be celebrating its Georgian history during a week of the Georgian Gem Festival (9 – 13 September 2008) by serving authentic food in the Kiln Café, providing themed guided tours of the building and hosting an evening talk by a local historian.

In the Kiln Café, staff and volunteers will be serving a special Georgian menu, including our popular chicken pie and delicious range of cakes, all made following authentic recipes. There will be recipe cards of all our specials available for customers to take away. Continuing with the Georgian theme there will be Georgian prints on display in the café, which are on loan from Moyse's Hall.

Throughout September, guided tours of The Malthouse Project will be available every Wednesday on the hour, between 12noon and 4pm as well as self-led tours on Saturdays. All tours are free.

Dr Pat Murrell, a local historian, will be hosting a ‘Small Beer' talk on Thursday 11 September at 7pm. This slide-illustrated talk concentrates on beer production for home and public consumption in Bury St Edmunds during the Georgian period. Tickets cost £3.50, which includes free tea/coffee and cakes made to a Georgian recipe. To purchase a ticket ring 01284 732550 or email bookings@themalthouseproject.co.uk .

Simon Johnson, Catering & Events Manager at The Malthouse Project, said, “We are delighted to be involved in this years new Georgian Gem Festival. This event will offer local people and visitors to Bury St Edmunds the opportunity to explore and learn about the fascinating Georgian heritage of the town.

“During the Festival a number of events and activities are being held at The Malthouse Project and we look forward to welcoming visitors to our historic building.”

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