Friends of East Grinstead Museum Christmas Hamper Raffle
Once again, our popular Christmas raffle has begun. The hamper contains lots of Christmas goodies including a home made Christmas cake, and pink Gin. You can see the Hamper in the Museum, tickets cost £1 for a strip of five tickets. So get into the Christmas spirit to
Commemoration Day
Interested in Britain’s military history? Would you like to learn more about how East Grinstead was involved in the Great War and Second World War? Would you like to know more about Sir Archibald McIndoe and Guinea Pig Club? Then please come along and see our two commemorative exhibitions.
Books, Games, Crafts and Fun for Kids
Half term and Halloween is almost here. What could be the best way to entertain and educate your kids at the same time? How about taking the kids on a journey through East Grinstead’s past at East Grinstead Museum with its family friendly museum? Let them use their imagination
Tombola prizes needed for the Christmas Fair
The Friends of East Grinstead Museum are running their very popular Tombola Stall at the Christmas Fair on 1st December. We would be very grateful for any donations.
Shop New Arrival
Looking for a gift ideas? Then come to our shop and find out about new range of “William Morris” inspired products. “William Morris was one of the most influential designers of the nineteenth century and remains today one of the best known of British designers. Morris was
Obituary: Michael Leppard
It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of Michael Leppard. Michael was instrumental in setting up the museum as it’s its first Hon.Curator in 1976 and remaining a trustee until 2011. He was a distinguished local historian writing books and papers published in The East Grinstead
The History of Almshouses and Sackville College
We’re delighted to announce that on 24 January 2020, Caroline Metcalf will give a talk at the Museum the history of almshouses, in particular the history of our neighbour, Sackville College. Caroline will discuss the history of almshouses in England, how and why some were founded, and their traditions. She
John Hunter – Chief Anaesthetist – Key Member of McIndoe’s surgical team
McIndoe was supported by a very able operating team, Jill Mullins, Theatre Sister and John Hunter, Chief Anaesthetist. Like Jill Mullins, John Hunter was a key member of McIndoes team prior to 1939 and was brought by McIndoe to the Queen Victoria Hospital to be part of the “Firm of
New temporary exhibition: Villages at War
To commemorate the ending of hostilities in WWI on November 11th 1918, the Mid Sussex District Council gave East Grinstead Museum a grant to curate a touring exhibition showing the impact the war had on the town and some of the nearby villages. Each community researched life before, during and after
Childhood in East Grinstead
This exhibition is designed to be a whistle stop tour of childhood in East Grinstead. Imagine the world before radio and television, not to mention the Internet, I-pads, computer games, Facebook and all other things we rely upon to keep us amused and entertained today. What on earth
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