Quorn Village On-line Museum

22/07/2026

Do join Quorn Local History Group for the meeting on Thursday 30th July. This was postponed in June due to the heat. All welcome!

24/06/2026

Please note that tomorrow's QLHG meeting has been CANCELLED due the extreme weather conditions. It will be rescheduled for Thursday 30th July and replace the graveyad walk.
We are sorry for any disappointment, but we felt it was the responsible thing to do. If you could pass the word around in case people don't see Facebook or the members email, that would be great. Thank you!

19/06/2026

If you didn’t manage to see the ‘Quorn in WW2’ display at the GCR 1940s weekend, it will be available to view again in the station marquee during the Quorn Summer Fete on Saturday 20th June. Read all about Quorn Camp, the American paratroopers in Quorn, the POWs, aspects from Quorn’s home front, the tragic tales of some the fallen from Quorn and the escape of a Jewish refugee from Vienna to Quorn.

19/06/2026

Quorn Local History Group has a new display in Quorn Community Library - ‘What is in Your Attic?’. It is based on what people collect and has already caused a lot of interest. When people see what is in the cabinet you can hear comments of “Oh, I’ve got one of those!” Do go and have a look, either at the Quorn Summer Fete on Saturday 20th June, or anytime the during library opening hours for the next few months.

10/06/2026

As you may know the gate lodge to Quorn House on Meeting Street has been under renovation for some time. I have been asked if anyone knows if the Farnham family had an 'estate colour' that they used to paint their many properties? The two pictures are taken from the front door of the lodge and the oldest colour appears to be green. Any ideas anyone?

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