D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

19/06/2026

Explore the meaning of home at our new exhibition

The museum’s latest exhibition showcases what home means to different families from across the globe, in partnership with museums and universities locally and in Beijing. Students from the Beijing Language and Culture University and representatives from 93 Courtyard Museum (Beijing) have kickstarted the exhibition with immersive stories from their respective homes – invoking visitor’s senses and detailing key objects and events.

Visitors are encouraged to take part themselves by sharing their own memories from home, with the aim of growing the exhibition to be displayed elsewhere.

Read more: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/fromhome

05/06/2026

Washing Tongs like this one were used in Victorian Washhouses across the country to lift out clothes from doily tubs, since both the hot water and strong chemicals within the carbolic soap used to clean were not friendly on bare skin, so a set of tongs allowed for minimal contact with reactive water. Thankfully clothes washing is generally less painful today!

03/06/2026

We'll be attending Hemlock Happening this year on Saturday June 6, where we'll be showing off Victorian Artefacts, making peg dolls and answering any questions you might have about visiting the Museum, so visit our stall between 1pm and 6.30pm for free activities and fun!

For more information about Hemlock Happening 2026 visit https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/news-events/culture-and-events/hemlock-happening/

01/06/2026

Today if you find a hole in your socks, chances are you would just throw it away, but as the Victorians would always say, 'waste not, want not'! The Darning Mushroom was a means of positioning your sock over the wooden top, maintaining its shape and allowing women to slowly stitch together holes with a needle. Now imagine trying to do this in an era without electric lights, squinting at night under gas lamps or a dripping candle. Would you enjoy darning in this manner?

30/05/2026

Be advised that there will be no Wellbeing Walk this week as we are taking a month off for June, however the Walks will resume on 7 July and continue to the end of the year, more information on the walk will be provided closer to the date.

14/05/2026

D.H. Lawrence Children’s Writing Competition – last chance to enter!

We are accepting both short stories and poems (500 words max) from children aged 16 and under, inspired by this year’s theme 'Friendship’. First prize in each category will win a Kindle, with runner up and highly commended prizes of up to £50 in National Book Tokens. Competition closes Sunday 17 May 2025.

Find out more and enter here: https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/lawrencechildrensprize

12/05/2026

D.H. Lawrence Festival 2026 – save the date!

The 2026 D.H. Lawrence Festival will run from Saturday 1 August – Sunday 13 September featuring over a month of music, walks, talks, arts and all things Lawrence.

A huge thank you to Eastwood Town Council for their donation of £500 towards the festival – it’s greatly appreciated!

Tag a friend to let them know.

10/05/2026

The Guardian has posted this review of 'Lady C' by Guy Cuthbertson ahead of its release on 12 May this week, exploring the legacy of Lawrence's most famous novel across the last near century, from the literacy trial of the century to the many interpretations across media.

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/06/lady-c-by-guy-cuthbertson-review-how-lady-chatterleys-lover-rocked-britain

A history of the social and cultural impact of DH Lawrence’s novel shows how it inspired comedy as well as controversy

09/05/2026

There's just a week to go until we'll be making our annual appearance at Mansfield Central Library as part of the 2026 Hands On Heritage Day, which is the 13th year Inspire Libraries has run this distinctive and engaging social history based event. Drop over to our booth where we will be showing off Victorian Toys and Objects.

08/05/2026

✍Have you entered our writing competition? There is still time to enter…📖

We are accepting both short stories and poems (500 words max) from children age 16 and under, inspired by this year’s theme 'Friendship’. First prize in each category will win a Kindle, with runner up and highly commended prizes of up to £50 in National Book Tokens. Competition closes Sunday 17 May 2025.

Entry will be in three age categories:
• Category 1 - ages 4-7 years
• Category 2 – ages 8-11 years
• Category 3 – ages 12-16 years

For how to enter and terms and conditions visit: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/lawrencechildrensprize

Good luck and we can't wait to see your work!