‘Edwardian Culture and the Panacea Society’ looks at the lives of middle class women in Edwardian England, and the values conferred on them as they survived the first world war and entered the 1920s.
It focuses on employment opportunities, women’s role within the family, leisure time, and the limited roles available in religion and politics.
Joining the Panacea Society allowed unmarried and widowed women some freedom from their family ties, and gave a purpose and positive meaning to their solo status.
The exhibition includes costume items, previously unseen archive materials, personal objects and art pieces painted by Members.
The exhibition opens on Thursday, July 15.
Safety Precautions: The majority of the Museum is open to the public, with a one-way system in place which includes access to the Gardens.
All visitors to the museum are required to wear a face covering inside the museum, except for those with medical exemptions and children.
Hand sanitising stations are at each entrance and exit. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and sit in the gardens.
The museum is open 20th May-24th October
Thursday – Sunday, 11.00am – 5.00pm
Entry to the main Museum is free.
More information can be found here:
panaceamuseum.org/visiting/visitor-information
