Audio Descriptive Talk and Tea: Braid and Buttons
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Audio Descriptive Talk and Tea: Braid and Buttons

Join us for a series of descriptive talks and object handling exploring key objects in the collection.

By Museum of the Order of St John

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Museum of the Order of St John

St John's Gate 26 St John's Lane London EC1M 4DA United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 30 minutes

Join us for a series of descriptive talks and object handling exploring key objects in the collection. These sessions have been designed for blind and partially sighted visitors.

This month join Abigail Cornick, Curator, to explore the uniform of late-19th century St John Ambulance volunteers. Beautifully tailored and adorned with braid, fringe and tassels, these military inspired garments communicated rank and role, as well as the deep pride felt by those who wore them.

This is a free event and takes place in the Museum Galleries which have step-free access throughout. For more information on getting to the Museum and our facilities please visit the website or call us on 020 7324 4005. Lines are monitored Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm. Alternatively, you can email us on museum@sja.org.uk.

Our guides have all been trained by VocalEyes. Once you have booked, there is no need to print your order confirmation or ticket - we will just ask for your name on the door. Numbers are limited to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to handle the objects. If you book and your plans change, please drop us a line so we can release your tickets.

Image description: Two men in dark jackets and trousers, wearing pillbox hats each sit on a brown horse. To the left, a young man in light clothing and a straw hat puts his hand up to the head of one of the horses.

Portrait of William Church Brasier

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The Museum of the Order of St John tells the unique story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity. 

Free
Nov 19 · 2:00 PM GMT