A League of Gentlemen opens on 2nd April 2024 at The National Trust of Guernsey Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park.
Stories of heroism, bravery, and patriotism weave their way through artefacts connected to Island men from 1700s until the mid-20th century.
‘The Boys in the Boater’ centerpiece deserves special mention, being a thought-provoking exhibition set around signatures of boys inscribed in an Elizabeth College boater from around 1937. At its heart, the far from mundane Elizabeth College boater, transforms into a powerful symbol, encapsulating the collective experiences of a generation.
The exhibition runs until October 2025.
Special thanks to: Juliet d’Auvergne Campbell, daughter of Wilfred d’Auvergne Collings, grand-daughter of Charles Collings and relation of May Bonamy Collings, founder member of the National Trust of Guernsey.
Richard Hocart, grandson of Guy Blampied.
Felicity Quevâtre, daughter of Leonard Albert Quevâtre.
Philip Burrows, restorer and conservator, for not only carrying out remedial and conservation work on the JG Le Marchant Sabre and Scabbard, but also providing expert information on the process of work needed on not just this artefact, but ongoing for significant others belonging to the National Trust of Guernsey.
The Costume Curation, Research and Display team at National Trust of Guernsey for research, design and mounting one of the most outstanding exhibitions we have had the privilege to display, in addition to being the only Costume Museum in the Channel Islands.