Museum Closure

Museum Closure   Due to a group talk, the museum will be closed this morning, Wednesday 15th July. We will re-open at 2.30pm. Apologies for ant inconvenience.
Plague in Tewkesbury

Plague in Tewkesbury

Plague in Tewkesbury   In 2020, the world experienced its first global pandemic since the influenza outbreaks of the 20th century, beginning with the Spanish flu of 1918. The events were not only devastating and terrifying, but also highlighted the fragility of...
A Mark in Time

A Mark in Time

A Mark in Time By Angela Dunsby     Throughout history, people have been afraid of the supernatural and witchcraft. The idea that a person could be cursed or attacked by an invisible enemy was terrifying for many people, and a solution was needed. And what...
Kingfisher (Alecdo atthis)

Kingfisher (Alecdo atthis)

Kingfisher (Alecdo atthis) By Chris Thorley     Description If you are walking by a river or lake and see a flash of colour fly by then you can be sure that it is a kingfisher. Kingfisher species worldwide are known for their brightly coloured iridescent...