Gilbert and Gordon update

An update on the story of Gilbert and Gordon, recently chosen as one of the 30 for 30 stories to celebrate 30 years of Heritage Open Days.

Follow their story from a Devon Romance, to Army basic training in Oswestry and beyond, how their story linked to American History and more recently to Hollywood.

Explore the connections to the BBC, the Derbyshire Potteries and a worldwide interest in their story.

A short Hollywood film has been made that brings their story to life.

Contents from the letters recently featured on Radio 4 during a Sunday evening programme called 'illuminated' under the title 'Dear Gilbert, Dear Gordon' this followed a live performance at Sheffield Docfest.

This is a story that continues to grow, keeps on creating interest and focuses the whole world on Oswestry and its history.

A display based on the letters is available to view every day of the festival 11-20 September in the museum 10am-3pm and includes the enigmatic link to ask to diamond ring created from the ashes of hundreds of secret love letters.

A fascinating story of being in love and separated by the war in WWII.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

10-3

Saturday 12 September:

10-3

Sunday 13 September:

10-3

Monday 14 September:

10-3

Tuesday 15 September:

10-3

Wednesday 16 September:

10-3

Thursday 17 September:

10-3

Friday 18 September:

10-3

Saturday 19 September:

10-3

Sunday 20 September:

10-3

Location & directions

The Guild Hall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1PZ

Directions:

Parking available in the adjacent Horsemarket car park, the museum is on the top floor of the Guildhall near the market building in Oswestry, there is a ramp access into the building and the lift can accommodate most wheelchairs (but not those with splayed wheels)

Contact on day:

A M Hignett

Telephone number:

+441691780042

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

there is a small lift up to the museum and most of the displays are wheelchair accessible

Additional information

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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