by John Moore Museum | Mar 10, 2022 | Story
The Humble Trencher By Angela Dunsby We are all so accustomed to the fineries of life that we often don’t realise that certain things fall into the category of finery, but even the poorest of us today would probably not consider our dining ware to be a...
by John Moore Museum | Nov 4, 2021 | Story
This Old House By Angela Dunsby Diminutive in the shadow of the majestic Tewkesbury Abbey in Gloucestershire, stand a row of cottages offering a glimpse into the lives of people from as early as medieval times. Built by the Benedictine monks as a source of...
by John Moore Museum | May 11, 2021 | Story
The Doctrine of Signatures By Kirstie Bingham For thousands of years, humans have looked to nature to provide medicine for a wide range of ailments. But how did our ancestors know which plants to pick? People have used a plant’s appearance to divine its...
by John Moore Museum | Feb 22, 2021 | Story
Historical Dress Up! Live Interpretation in the Heritage Sector By Kirstie Bingham One of the perks of working in the heritage sector is the opportunity to dive into the costume cupboard and transform into a historical figure. In my career, I have taken on the...
by John Moore Museum | Feb 11, 2020 | Story
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...
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