Elmbridge Museum - ONLINE Online exhibitions bring history to life during lockdown During lockdown, the Elmbridge Museum Team has developed a range of online exhibitions on various historical topics, using photographs and artefacts from the collection. They are constantly adding to their online offering, to provide a fascinating glimpse into Elmbridge's rich local history.
What’s on? ‘Objects of Empire’ - The Museum Team has selected 20 artefacts from the collection to explore Elmbridge in the time of the British Empire. At its peak, the British Empire occupied 26% of the world territories, but nowadays very little remains. Its history has always been challenging and contentious and has been under fresh scrutiny in recent years and months. Yet from its foundation, the British Empire has influenced virtually every aspect of historic life and its impact can still be felt in our local societies. Available online and at Walton Library. A Day at The Races –The historic sport of horse racing not only holds a unique place in British culture, but in Elmbridge's landscape. Discover the ups and downs in the stories of Sandown and Hurst Park over the ages. Available online and at Thames Ditton Library. Look Back in Anger – Elmbridge streets, properties and empty fields which are now peaceful and serene were once arenas of opposition. From Digger occupation to Suffragette arson and beyond, discover the variety of ways Elmbridge has been used as a stage for popular protest movements over the ages. Available online and display at Cobham Library. To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, Elmbridge Museum also launched two online exhibitions this year; ‘Elmbridge at War’ and an exhibition created in partnership with St Charles Borromeo School offering us the opportunity to view WW2 through the eyes of today’s school children. The above online exhibitions including interviews and curator’s talks can be viewed at elmbridgemuseum.org.uk/online-exhibitions/ Get in touch! To find out more about Elmbridge Museum email ebcmuseum@elmbridge.gov.uk or visit www.elmbridgemuseum.org.uk
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