Food has always been a fundamental part of human history and culture, and this is no different for the Order of St John. In the Order’s first hospital in Jerusalem the diet of the patients was given as much attention as their medical care. In the... Read more
The Museum of the Order of St John
The unique and fascinating story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity.
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The Priory Church of the Order of St John. Photography by Shaun Le Gassick
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The Crypt. Photography by Shaun Le Gassick
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The Link Gallery. © MOSJ
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The Cloister Garden. © MOSJ
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The Chapter Hall. © MOSJ
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Original View of the So-Called Cockaigne, Saverio Satariano, 1820s, image © Museum of the Order of St John, London
10 Minute Talks
10 Minute Talk and Tea: Letters from the Kitchen - Food Throughout the History of St John
Posted 28 May 2022
Betty Quinn, a Cadet Corporal in the Coventry St John Ambulance Brigade Division receiving a George Medal for gallantry in 1941 (St John Ambulance Brigade Cadets, 21st Anniversary Illustrated Review p15)
10 Minute Talks
10 Minute Talk and Tea: Celebrating 100 Years of Young Lifesavers
Posted 17 May 2022
Although young people have been involved in the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance since the 1880s, it was not until March 1922 that the St John Ambulance Brigade Cadets were inaugurated . The success of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides (formed in... Read more
Books and manuscripts in the Historic Library
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A behind the scenes look into cataloguing rare materials
Posted 9 April 2021
Special collections libraries, like the one currently housed in the West Tower of the Museum of the Order of St John, often hold a wealth of rare and unique materials such as early printed books, manuscripts, maps, historic documents, journals or... Read more
All five siblings of the Pring family from Bristol were St John Ambulance Cadets. They were photographed for the St John Review in April 1977
St John Youth
Current and former Cadets and Badgers – can you help?
Posted 27 March 2021
[caption id="attachment_17808" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] All five siblings of the Pring family from Bristol were St John Ambulance Cadets. They were photographed for the St John Review in April 1977[/caption] The Museum has recently... Read more
Sponsors
The Museum of the Order of St John would like to thank all those who have supported and continue to support its work. In particular, the Museum would like to thank the following for their generosity: