Talk and Tea: Hope in a box - POW Parcels and the Order of St John

Schedule

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 12:30 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Museum of the Order of St John | London, EN

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Join Head of Collections and Public Engagement Anna Mason as she discusses the Order of St John's involvement in providing aid for POW's.
About this Event

Discover more about the Order of St John, St John Ambulance and the history of Clerkenwell at our free Ten-Minute Talk and Tea events. Tea and biscuits provided.

Discover how the Order of St John and the British Red Cross played a vital role in supporting prisoners of war through the delivery of humanitarian parcels, providing not only essential supplies but a lifeline of hope back home during conflict.

This is a free, relaxed event. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can pre-register through Eventbrite. The event will take place in the Museum Galleries which are on ground level with step-free access throughout.

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Museum of the Order of St John, St John's Gate, London, United Kingdom

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