Kipling Collection Exhibition Room re-display
The re-displayed exhibition delves into the fascinating life, work, and legacy of author Rudyard Kipling.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Kipling's Life and Legacy at Bateman's, opening on Saturday 15 February 2025.
The re-displayed exhibition delves into the fascinating life, work, and legacy of author Rudyard Kipling. Among the rare and unseen objects on display, you'll find a Japanese painted handscroll from the early Edo period, a wooden toy pig gifted by Kipling to his cousin Stanley Baldwin, and a well-travelled copy of his novel Kim, which accompanied the crew of the 1910 Terra Nova expedition to the South Pole.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
The Exhibition Room is on the first floor of the house.
- What to bring and wear
The Exhibition Room is indoors.
- Accessibility
The Exhibition Room is on the first floor of the house and is only accessible via stairs.
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