Our very special collection includes some of Gustav Holst’s personal belongings and handwritten musical scores, as well as items from the daily life of a middle-class Victorian household.
Gustav Holst and his family
Gustav Holst: ‘The Cloud Messenger’
A 2016 performance by the Tonbridge Philharmonic & Choral Society
Victorian Life
Monkey jelly mould, 19th century
A copper jelly mould in the shape of a monkey. Now, where’s that ice-cream?
Self-Portrait with Brother, Gustavus c1832-3
A portrait of Holst’s grandfather and his great uncle – find out more about this…
Watercolour of Constantia von Holst
A watercolour of Constantia von Holst painted in 1827 by her brother Theodor
Crown Derby shell vase
Longing for the seaside? Feast your eyes on this Crown Derby shell vase from 1810-20.
German market toys
From the ‘toy centre of the world’! By Kirsty, a volunteer. Today’s object of the…
Victorian Pastille Burner
Today’s Object of the Week, chosen by volunteer Kirsty, is a probably a pastille burner…
