Quorn Village On-line Museum

27/05/2026

If you are going to the GCR 1940s weekend this Saturday or Sunday, do pop into the marquee to see the 'QUORN IN WW2' display. See what was going on in Quorn during the war, why were there so many ATS girls in Quorn? Imagine going to Rawlins Grammar having just escaped from Vienna as a Jewish refugee, read the stories of some of those who gave their lives for us, where was Quorn Camp? Why were the Americans in Quorn, what did Quorn feel about having a POW Camp in the village? All this an much more has been carefully put together by Quorn Village On-line Museum and Quorn Local History Group.

19/05/2026

Do join Quorn Local History Group at their next talk on Thursday 28th May, from 6.30pm for refreshments, talk starts at 7pm. Guests welcome.

13/05/2026

Seven young men from Quorn died that day. Charles Adams, Daniel Moore, Billy Moore, Frank Cuthbert White, John Lucas, Henry Hickling, and William Steer

With help from Mel Gould, Bob Quinney and soldiers’ diary extracts, we take a look back at the battle that claimed so many local lives

22/04/2026

Do join Quorn Local History Group for their next talk on 30th April. We do love a local topic!

16/04/2026

Ever wondered why there’s an American flag outside The Royal Oak alongside the Union Jack? 🇺🇸🇬🇧

Back in 1944, the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd US Airborne Division came to Quorn and stayed here while preparing for Normandy. During their time in the village, they became part of the local community and spent many evenings enjoying Quorn’s pubs, including The Royal Oak. After D-Day, many never returned, and their memory still forms an important part of Quorn’s history. A plaque in the Memorial Gardens, visible from The Royal Oak, commemorates the paratroopers, and the village has continued to welcome returning veterans over the years. (The Royal Oak Quorn)

That flag is there as a small mark of respect, and a reminder of an important connection between Quorn, The Royal Oak and the 82nd Airborne.

Find out more here:
https://theroyaloakquorn.co.uk/history

18/03/2026

Quorn Local History Group meeting - Elizabeth Heyrick & the Abolition of Slavery - Jess Jenkins. Thursday 26th March. Coffees and teas (free) served from 6.30, talk starts at 7pm. Church Rooms. Members £2, guests £4. All welcome, no need to book!
We welcome back Jess who gave a fascinating talk last time she visited us. This time she tells the story of Elizabeth Heyrick, who was a humble Quaker of Leicester who dared to stand up to all in her pursuit of justice. Renowned as an anti-slavery campaigner, and active in social reform and animal rights, her powerful writings were hugely influential at home and abroad. Only now is she beginning to receive the recognition which she deserves.

14/03/2026

Have you received your copy of the ‘Village Life’ magazine? Do read the article (part 1) by John Adsley from Quorn Local History Group about the British Civil War in the 1640/1650s.
John explains the civil war in a way that is both interesting and understandable, in particular the important role that Leicestershire played and local connections.

17/02/2026

Do come along to the next Quorn Local History Group meeting - History of vaccination - Shaun Livsey. Thursday 26th February. Coffees and teas (free) served from 6.30, talk starts at 7pm. Church Rooms. Members £2, guests £4. All welcome, no need to book!
We welcome back Shaun who gave a fascinating talk last time he visited us. This time he takes us on a trip through the long and interesting history of vaccines from Smallpox to COVID. An introduction to how they work and a glimpse into future developments.

11/02/2026

This is a great talk! Not to be missed! This Friday.

Quorn Station History Talk- "Death on the Line" - Friday 13th February!

On the 16th August 1921, the body of a waiter was discovered in a toilet cubible at Leicester Central station by a lavatory attendant, in his pocket was found a third class ticket to Quorn and Woodhouse station, who was he, and what business had he in Quorn?

On the 4th April 1942, the body of a lady was discovered on the track by Station Master Jack Webber after falling from a train after having taken poison near Quorn station. Was this murder?

And what was the story of Walter Ballard, who was killed by an express train from Leicester on the 10th July 1906 at Quorn and Woodhouse station?

If you're intrugued by these stories and want to know more, then Quorn & Woodhouse Senior Station Master Jack Arthur Shaw will be giving a talk hosted by GCR Leicestershire Area Group called 'Death on the line' at 7.30pm to answer these and more local stories, at St. Bartholomew's Church rooms in Quorn.

Expect tales ranging from the horrific, to the mysterious to the rather Agatha Christie!

All welcome, admission free, but with a retiring donation at the end towards GCR projects.

27/01/2026

Quorn Local History Group will be holding their Members Night this Thursday 29th January. Coffee and teas available from 6.45 so you can have a chat before the (hopefully brief) AGM at 7pm. This will be followed by Sue Templeman taking you on a real-time tour of Quorn Village On-line Museum, www.quornmuseum.com. Relax in the Quorn of days gone by, through pictures, stories and objects. It will be the less formal style usually adopted in January, with nibbles on the tables and discussion encouraged.