by John Moore Museum | Sep 26, 2026 | Uncategorised
When I thought of Wales, images of its mountain ranges came to mind, not the seaside. However, six days in Pembrokeshire, in early April, taught me there’s a lot more to Wales. Centred around a Fields Studies Camp (FSC), I acted as the Marine Biological Association...
by John Moore Museum | Jul 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
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.
by John Moore Museum | Jun 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
Tewkesbury 1471: The Vindication of Edmund Beaufort Duke of Somerset Dr Michael Jones The esteemed military historian, Dr Michael Jones, will be returning to the John Moore Museum during Tewkesbury’s Medieval Festival, the largest festival of its kind in...
by John Moore Museum | Jan 17, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by John Moore Museum | Oct 14, 2023 | Story, Uncategorised
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...
by John Moore Museum | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorised
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...
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