Martyrs & Mayhem - Exhibition
The Darker Side of Maidstone
Martyrs & Mayhem - Exhibition
April 24th, 2027 - July 3rd, 2027
The Darker Side of Maidstone
Details
- Start April 24th, 2027
- End July 3rd, 2027
- Price Adult - £5, Child - £2.50, Under 5s - Free, Family - £13
Venue
- Maidstone Museum
- St Faiths Street Maidstone Kent ME14 1LH United Kingdom Get directions
- Phone 01622 602838
- View Venue Website
Organiser
- Maidstone Museum
- Phone 01622 602838
- Email museuminfo@maidstone.gov.uk
- View Organiser Website
Think Maidstone is quiet? Think again.
Step into a history of rebellion, battle, crime and punishment, where martyrs and mayhem lurk around every corner.
Today’s Maidstone, with its busy streets, shops and cafés, has stood for centuries at the heart of conflict, rebellion, scandal and social change. Look at the town around you and you’ll find the dramatic events and larger-than-life characters that shaped it. What connects Maidstone to William the Conqueror, Wat Tyler, Henry VIII and Mary I?
Uncover stories of power and resistance, of the crimes that shocked the town, the people who broke the rules and the harsh punishments they faced.
We welcome you to find out what lies behind Maidstone’s martyrs and mayhem.