From Mummies to Motorbikes on Oriental Road: 150 years of Culture, Collecting and Commerce
31. July — 7. October,
Main Gallery
Free entry, donations welcome
‘From Mummies to Motorbikes’ will explore the important heritage of The Royal Dramatic College, The Oriental Institute, Martinsyde Ltd and James Walker Ltd.
The Oriental Institute circa 1890 formerly The Royal Dramatic College
From 1865 – 1996 the four organisations were all based on the present day site of The Lion Retail Park on Oriental Road, Woking. They all influenced and altered the history of Woking in different ways. From Royal connections, to world cultures and technological advances, the exhibition will give visitors a fascinating insight into the ways in which one building played an important part in Woking life.
This exhibition is supported by:
Future Exhibitions | Tues 31 July - Painted Stained Glass Children's Workshop | Sat 4 Aug - 'Mummies to Motorbikes' Heritage Day | Wed 15 August - Painted Stained Glass Children's Workshop | Thurs 16 Aug - Talk: Collecting in the 19th Century: Frederick Horniman and his Museum |