'The Book of Octavia'

November 11th, 2023

A creative piece written by volunteer Adrian

News

'Rhyme, Reason and The Apocalypse' opens this week

November 1st, 2023

Exploring ideas of The Apocalypse in times of crisis through creative expression, poetry and other writings

In the press

Museum volunteer raises funds for Sue Ryder

October 29th, 2023

Museum volunteer raises funds for the St John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger

In the press

Hidden Gem in the Centre of Bedford

September 6th, 2023

Bedford Independent: Learn more about the Society and the museum in this article

Blog

The Sons of Octavia

July 7th, 2023

Student volunteers Precious and Jenny explore the stories of Mabel Barltrop's sons

Blog

On Charity: Paying It Forward

June 24th, 2023

Volunteer Adrian shares his thoughts on the nature of Giving and the work of the Panacea Society

Blog

Octavia, Sir Jack Daw and the Smallest of Corvids

May 17th, 2023

On 14th February 1924 a jackdaw appeared at Octavia’s bedroom window...

News

Aragon Lace at The Higgins

May 1st, 2023

Museum Director Zara Matthews explores the new lace exhibition at The Higgins

In the press

Yggdrasil Has Fallen

April 27th, 2023

A tree that had taken on mythical meaning to a secretive religious society in Bedford has fallen

Blog

Panacea Linen

April 11th, 2023

A window into the domestic life of the Panacea Society

Blog

Devotion vs. Perception

March 31st, 2023

Student volunteers Rachel and Esme explore Panacean beliefs

Blog

Printing, Promotion and Art

March 12th, 2023

Various uses and the history behind our 1857 press. Plus your chance to see it in action!

News & Blog

'The Book of Octavia'

'Rhyme, Reason and The Apocalypse' opens this week

Museum volunteer raises funds for Sue Ryder

Hidden Gem in the Centre of Bedford

The Sons of Octavia

On Charity: Paying It Forward

Octavia, Sir Jack Daw and the Smallest of Corvids

Aragon Lace at The Higgins

Yggdrasil Has Fallen

Panacea Linen

Devotion vs. Perception

Printing, Promotion and Art

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