Audio Descriptive Talk and Tea: Edible Ink and Enduring Love

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.

During the First World War, when paper was scarce and home felt worlds away, soldiers found a surprising way to stay connected - with their rations. Discover the curious tale of the army biscuit that doubled as a postcard, carrying messages of love, humour, and hope from the front lines to the home front. This bite-sized talk explores how even the hardest of foods softened hearts across continents.

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: Image of cracker like biscuit with a handwritten address on from Tunbridge Wells.