Tramping Through Wales

Tramping Through Wales

The Works of John Moore – The 1930s   Between 1930 and 1939 John Moore had seventeen books published.  In 1931 he turned his back on what should have proved a secure future as an auctioneer, opting for the insecure existence of a writer.  During these early...
Why be a museum volunteer?

Why be a museum volunteer?

A Volunteer’s Journey By Angela Dunsby   Sitting at home one day at the end of a quiet summer last year, I came across an advert on Facebook, “Volunteers Wanted”! The John Moore Museum in Tewkesbury, a short drive away. “Might be worth a look” I thought....

Dixon’s Cubs

The Works of John Moore – The 1930s   Between 1930 and 1939, John Moore had seventeen books published. In 1931, he turned his back on what should have proved a secure future as an auctioneer, opting for the insecure existence of a writer. During these early...
The History of the Curfew

The History of the Curfew

The History of the Curfew By Angela Dunsby   We are all familiar with the term ‘curfew’, a regulation requiring people to stay indoors between specified hours, typically at night. Throughout history this was used as a control system to keep the streets safer and...
The History of the Curfew

The History of the Curfew!

The Curfew By Angela Dunsby   We are all familiar with the term ‘curfew’, a regulation requiring people to stay indoors between specified hours, typically at night. Throughout history this was used as a control system to keep the streets safer and at times also...