The Victorian Room

This room focuses on Malvern's growth during Queen Victoria's reign.

Malvern grew from a village to a town with the arrival of the water cure. It became a health resort in the same league as Cheltenham, Tunbridge Wells and Leamington Spa where the Victorians could 'take the waters'. Large houses were built for long staying visitors, hotels prospered and many schools opened. The railway came in 1861, making Malvern more accessible. The Victorian room looks at enterpise, local government, education and leisure. Some exhibits are changed regularly and display such things as domestic life, trades or famous people.