Discover the hidden history of Quex House during WW1...
2pm - 3pm
During the First World War, Quex House became a VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) Hospital.
What stories lie in our archives about this transformation?
And what do they tell us about the people – patients, staff, and families – whose lives intersected here?
Join Archivist Hazel Basford as she explores her Masters' research into this remarkable chapter of Quex House’s history, uncovering personal stories and local connections that bring the past to life.
This June, the Powell-Cotton Museum is inviting the community to become part of their Centenary story.
Over the coming month, the curators and experts will uncover fascinating stories from the Museum's extensive material culture, Natural History and archive collections, alongside lesser-known stories from life at Quex House and Gardens.
Through a special series of talks, you can hear directly from the people who care for these collections, and discover the unexpected stories hidden within everyday objects, archives, gardens and more.
All talks are included with standard admission. No booking required, simply drop in at the scheduled times.
An Arts Council England grant has enabled the series of talks, community outreach, and a series of hands-on creative workshops throughout the summer.
From Adinkra Printing to Poetry Writing, these sessions offer the chance to respond creatively to discoveries made within the Museum's collections.
The work will then form part of a special community exhibition opening in October.
Full details and dates to be announced soon.
From £7
