
“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”
Thu 4 Feb · 19:00
St Albans Museum + Gallery
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The event titled “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” is scheduled for 4 February 2027 at St Albans Museum + Gallery. In-person tickets are available for £10, while a Zoom option is priced at £6, with links sent out on the day of the talk.
In- Person: £10 Zoom: £6 (The Zoom link will be sent out at 17:30 on the day of the talk. For in-person ticket holders, booking confirmation is proof-of-purchase and ticket combined.) When booking, please check you are booking the correct talk by scrolling through the calendar to the relevant month. Events , Adults "Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” : Voices from St Albans 1898 - 1918 Join curator Sarah Keeling for this exploration of just how much history can be hidden or recovered inside oral history recordings. From hat making and seed selling to Zeppelins over St Peters Street (and not forgetting fights over horse manure) this talk explores life in St Albans in the early years of the twentieth century in the words of those who actually lived here. Oral History recordings can bring us very close to the past as we listen to the voices of St Albans' residents telling the stories they remember and how they felt living through them. Special Offer: Mix and match 4 in-person tickets across our entire talks programme and get the 5th on free. (This is not a loyalty programme - all tickets must be purchased in one transaction.) In-person tickets are available above. To book Zoom tickets, click here: Online Tickets PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our historic buildings the acoustics can sometimes be challenging. Whilst we are constantly working to improve this, we recommend joining us online if you want to be sure of crisp, clear audio. You might also like 10 Feb Verulamium Museum Britain's Pagan Heritage with Prof. Ronald Hutton Book Tickets Here 10 Dec Barbara Hepworth: Carving New Spaces in Modernism Book In-Person Tickets Here 15 Dec Verulamium Museum io Saturnalia: Happy Christmas the Roman Way! Book Tickets Here
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Frequently asked questions
“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” takes place on Thursday, 4 February 2027 at 19:00.
“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” is held at St Albans Museum + Gallery in St Albans (Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3DH).
Tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” are priced at In- Person: £10 . Live prices and availability are shown on stalbansmuseums.org.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Albans Museum + Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” can be booked via stalbansmuseums.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”
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The event titled “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” is scheduled for 4 February 2027 at St Albans Museum + Gallery. In-person tickets are available for £10, while a Zoom option is priced at £6, with links sent out on the day of the talk.
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In- Person: £10 Zoom: £6 (The Zoom link will be sent out at 17:30 on the day of the talk. For in-person ticket holders, booking confirmation is proof-of-purchase and ticket combined.) When booking, please check you are booking the correct talk by scrolling through the calendar to the relevant month. Events , Adults "Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” : Voices from St Albans 1898 - 1918 Join curator Sarah Keeling for this exploration of just how much history can be hidden or recovered inside oral history recordings. From hat making and seed selling to Zeppelins over St Peters Street (and not forgetting fights over horse manure) this talk explores life in St Albans in the early years of the twentieth century in the words of those who actually lived here. Oral History recordings can bring us very close to the past as we listen to the voices of St Albans' residents telling the stories they remember and how they felt living through them. Special Offer: Mix and match 4 in-person tickets across our entire talks programme and get the 5th on free. (This is not a loyalty programme - all tickets must be purchased in one transaction.) In-person tickets are available above. To book Zoom tickets, click here: Online Tickets PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our historic buildings the acoustics can sometimes be challenging. Whilst we are constantly working to improve this, we recommend joining us online if you want to be sure of crisp, clear audio. You might also like 10 Feb Verulamium Museum Britain's Pagan Heritage with Prof. Ronald Hutton Book Tickets Here 10 Dec Barbara Hepworth: Carving New Spaces in Modernism Book In-Person Tickets Here 15 Dec Verulamium Museum io Saturnalia: Happy Christmas the Roman Way! Book Tickets Here
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St Albans Museum + GalleryTown Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3DH
St Peters, St Albans
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When is “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”?
“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” takes place on Thursday, 4 February 2027 at 19:00.
Where is “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” taking place?
“Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” is held at St Albans Museum + Gallery in St Albans (Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans AL1 3DH).
How much are tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”?
Tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” are priced at In- Person: £10 . Live prices and availability are shown on stalbansmuseums.org.uk.
Is there anywhere to stay near “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St Albans Museum + Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure”?
Tickets for “Many a fight over a barrel of horse manure” can be booked via stalbansmuseums.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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