About this Event
Join us for a series of descriptive talks and object handling exploring key objects from the Museum's collection. These free events are for blind and partially-sighted visitors and their companions. Tea and biscuits provided.
This month the talk tells the fascinating story of the Service Medal of the Order of St John, first awarded in 1899 to recognize the service of St John Ambulance volunteers. Intricately decorated with beautiful detail and loaded with symbolism, this small object embodies the history and impact of the caring mission of the Order of St John, and pays tribute to the thousands of volunteers that have served their community since 1887. Our guides have all been trained by VocalEyes.
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 10am - 5pm. Alternatively, you can email us on [email protected].
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. Many thanks!
Image: Obverse of the Service Medal of the Order of St John. Courtesy of Priory of England and the Islands.
Image description: The obverse of a round silver medal featuring a profile head and shoulders bust of Queen Victoria wearing a veil and coronet, and dress with low decorative neckline. The bust is surrounded by a border containing capitalised text in a serif font in abbreviated Latin, with eight pointed crosses punctuating the letters and words.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Museum of the Order of St John, St John's Gate, London, United Kingdom