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These episodes cover early September 1939 to March 1940. Notable events include: the attack on, and fall of, Poland (episodes 1 and 2); preparations by Britain for more attacks by Germany (episode 3); and the First Soviet-Finnish War (episode 4).

Malvern has attracted a fair number of people with refugee status over the last one hundred years or so.  The most recent to come under public gaze is an Austrian woman, Frieda Salvendy.  Frieda moved to Malvern sometime after the … Read More

The latest Government guidelines, Health and Safety Executive requirements for public services, along with national museum/heritage advice, have been consulted and acted on. We believe we have a robust set of measures in place to protect both visitors and our … Read More

At least 8 Malvern men were among those who tragically did not make the return to Britain. Malvern also hosted hundreds of Dunkirk survivors for a few days in June 1940 on their way back to their loved ones or … Read More

Books Price Author A Guide to Elgar in Worcestershire £5.95 Cora Weaver A short guide to Malvern as a Spa Town £2.50 Cora Weaver Apphia Lady Lyttelton £6.50 Christine Bannister Aquae Malvernensis £4.99 Cora Weaver Celebrated Springs £12.00 Cora Weaver … Read More

Malvern Museum is looking for volunteers to fill and support a number of roles: Stewards Museum stewards open the museum to visitors, take admissions money and sales cash, and handle simple enquiries.  Stewards work in pairs and we would hope … Read More

Here are some useful links to some of the many local organisations that help promote our local heritage. Malvern Tourist Information Office Masses of information about local events and further afield can be found here, supported by a dedicated team … Read More

Loan Boxes The museum has created three loan boxes so far. The loan boxes meet Key Stage 2 requirements for primary schools and can be adapted for Key Stage 1 pupils. Equally they will be of interest to adult groups. … Read More

Collections Policy Malvern Museum is a museum of local history, and its collections policy reflects this. The museum’s Collection Development Policy is in line with the national guidelines and has been approved by Arts Council England. The majority of the … Read More

Family and local history research This page provides information on how to research family and local history using material in the museum’s collection and archive.  It will eventually provide links to the catalogue of maps, books and archive material held by the … Read More