Seal Making
Make a true replica of a seal of the abbot of Hyde that is attached to a lease of Abbots Worthy to Richard Eric Joan in 1538. Open to all ages, your seal will be affixed to a parchment that will be certified as a true replica by the current abbot (or his stand-in!) Special family rates are available.
Seals can be made from sealing wax, beeswax, the same material as the of the original in the archives of Winchester College, or air drying clay. The seal will have through the centre a slip of parchment which will be joined to the parchment certificate. Children can also make a wax crayon rubbing of the appearance of the seal.
