Ten-Minute Talk and Tea: Sympathy – the story of a St John Ambulance

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 which take place on the second Thursday of every month. Tea and biscuits provided.

Built in 1929, Sympathy was the first motor-ambulance of the St John Ambulance Division in Sidmouth. In the decades that followed, she was used in London during the Blitz; fell into disrepair; and has been completely restored to her former glory. Join this talk to learn more about the only historic ambulance in St John’s collection.

This is a free 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.

[Image Description: Sympathy with members of the Sidmouth St John Ambulance Brigade at a fundraising event, 1929]

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