A key belief of the Panacea Society was the ‘end of times’, after which the Second Coming of Christ would bring about a new age – a period of peace and happiness called the 'Millennium’.
A personal and very Panacean take on World War Two and its impact on Bedford, this exhibition combines archives, photographs and research to highlight the previously unseen story of The Panacea Society and the Second World War.
A leaflet printed by the Panacea Society
Once the war started, they continued to petition the Bishops throughout.They also sought to protect their ‘Garden of Eden’ and actively engaged with the wider Bedford community.
The Society was enthusiastic about their commitment to the local War effort... provided it did not affect any properties that backed onto their Garden of Eden, particularly 'Castleside', the property the Society had prepared for the 24 Bishops to open Joanna Southcott’s Box.
Burying blessed protection cards around Bedford and it's surrounding villages prior to WWII
The exhibition opens on Thursday 1st May and runs until Sunday 21st September.
