Opening Hours for September '19 - 11.00-17.00 Thursday - Sunday
Opening Hours October '19- May '20 - 10.00-16.00 Thursday- Saturday
This museum tells the story of the Panacea Society – a remarkable religious community formed in the early twentieth century.
The Panacea Museum is in ‘Castleside’, a beautiful Victorian house that was part of the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Panacea Society and other similar religious groups.
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Using newspaper articles, first-hand accounts from people who remember the Society and material from our archives, this exhibition will explore Bedford’s changing view of the Panacea Society during ten decades and how members of the group reacted to local perceptions of their lifestyle and beliefs.
The true story of Dilys Barltrop, daughter of Mabel 'Octavia' Barltrop. Through video footage and archives located in the Founders House, you can explore the effect that growing up in a religious community had on Dilys.
This museum tells the story of the Panacea Society – a remarkable religious community formed in the early twentieth century.
The Panacea Museum is in ‘Castleside’, a beautiful Victorian house that was part of the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Panacea Society and other similar religious groups.