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Amy Gentry: Beyond the Boathouse 22 August 2026
Amy Gentry was a pioneer of women’s rowing in Britain, establishing the Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club in 1926. But who was the woman beyond the boathouse? In this blog, we explore a selection of her personal possessions, generously donated to the museum, and uncover the many interests and talents that filled her life away from the river.
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The Lost Grotto Of Oatlands: How A Picture Became An Obsession And Obsession, A Model 27 July 2026
Local resident John Wilkinson tells the remarkable story of his quest to recreate the lost Oatlands Grotto. Using original plans and archival photographs, discover how John captured the beauty and mystery of one of Weybridge’s most intriguing lost landmarks in miniature.
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The Big Collections Move: A Glimpse Behind The Scenes At Elmbridge Museum 3 June 2026
Sophie, Collections Project Officer, shares how our museum collections are being carefully prepared for their move to a new store
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Threaded Shelter: Bringing Elmbridge's World War Two Stories To Life 8 May 2026
In 2025, we marked 80 years since Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day with our exhibition ‘Echoes of War’. As part of the exhibition, visitors were invited to engage with artist Emily Peasgood’s recreation of a Morrison shelter. Here, they listened to powerful Home Front stories. To mark this VE Day we are sharing the recordings that brought this Morrison shelter to life.
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The Forgotten Suffragist of Esher: Who Was Miss Martineau? 4 March 2026
We're marking this International Women's Day by unearthing the story behind the forgotten Suffragist Miss Martineau. Learn more in this fascinating blog written by our Local Studies volunteer Anthony.
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Walton’s ‘Weekend Warriors’ 19 February 2026
Discover how Walton's local men protected Surrey's water supplies during World War Two.
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Cobham’s Cherry Tree Avenue of Remembrance 12 February 2026
Newcomers to the Cobham area often comment on the attractive avenue of cherry trees that line either side of the Stoke Road and the entrance to Mizen Way on the Tilt Green. But do you know what they represent? Read this post to find out more.
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Small Hands, Big History: Exploring the Effects of WW2 Together 5 February 2026
This exciting project brings together the collaborative efforts of Year 6 students at St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School, Cobham and staff at Elmbridge Museum to highlight life on the Home Front in Elmbridge during WWII through the experiences of local people and memories handed down the generations.
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Weybridge's Auxiliary Military War Hospitals 6 November 2025
Elmbridge Museum is marking this Remembrance Day by shining a light on two Weybridge’s war hospitals: Caen Hill and Brooklands. View candid photographs from the hospitals, capturing moments of comradery and recovery amongst servicemen and volunteer nurses.
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My week at Elmbridge Museum 4 August 2025
Work experience student Isobel recounts her week with Elmbridge Museum learning about many aspects of museum work including exhibitions planning, and how to care for historic collections
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