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The National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Delapré Abbey to develop its 19th century stable block project

Posted on 22nd September 202222nd September 2022 by Delapré Abbey

Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust has been successful in its funding bid to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to support the […]

Hundreds of vacancies to be promoted at September Jobs Fair

Posted on 15th September 202216th September 2022 by Delapré Abbey

September 2022: Hundreds of vacancies will be promoted at this month’s Jobs Fair – being hosted by Brackmills Business Improvement […]

Classics on the Lawn is back at Delapré Abbey this month

Posted on 2nd September 20222nd September 2022 by Delapré Abbey

See over 100 classic, vintage and specialist cars, and discover the historic Abbey with free entry and exclusive tours bringing […]

Blog | Weddings at the Abbey

Posted on 11th August 202211th August 2022 by Delapré Abbey

Delapré Abbey is hosting more weddings than ever before and now that there is bridal accommodation as well as options […]

Key worker couple say ‘I do’ after winning a lavish wedding at Delapré Abbey

Posted on 20th July 2022 by Delapré Abbey

A keyworker couple from Northamptonshire have tied the knot at a lavish ceremony at Delapré Abbey – all thanks to […]

Competition: Win a family ticket to Dinosaurs in the Park

Posted on 11th July 202211th July 2022 by Delapré Abbey

We’re offering 5 lucky families the chance to win a family pass (2 adults, 3 children) to Dinosaurs in the […]

Action for Happiness Co-Founder visits national flagship Northants Action for Happiness Hub

Posted on 7th July 2022 by Delapré Abbey

Lord Richard Layard, co-founder of Action for Happiness, and Alison McGovern MP visited Delapré Abbey on Friday 27th May to […]

Delve into the past with half term family fun

Posted on 27th May 202227th May 2022 by Delapré Abbey

The past comes to life at Delapré Abbey on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June with storytelling sessions, craft activities […]

Enjoy storytelling, living history and creative crafts this half term

Posted on 24th May 202224th May 2022 by Delapré Abbey

Half term is nearly upon us! We will be hosting various creative and engaging activities at the Abbey for all […]

Iconic Northampton heritage sites team up to offer day out for groups

Posted on 21st April 2022 by Delapré Abbey

Two much-loved Northampton heritage attractions – Delapré Abbey with its 900 years of history and 78 Derngate, the only house […]

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sun29may(may 29)11:00 amsun30oct(oct 30)4:00 pmJoan Wake the pioneer: her passion and her legacyDiscover our new exhibition detailing the story of Joan Wake's tireless fight to save Delapré Abbey from demolition.(may 29) 11:00 am - (october 30) 4:00 pm

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Sunday 29th May – Sunday 30th October
11am-4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Entry included in the price of general admission (£8 adults, under 18s go free)

‘I must gather the strength of a lion for the campaign.’ Joan Wake, Jan 1956

This new temporary exhibition details the story of one woman’s tireless fight to rescue the county’s archives from destruction and to save Delapré Abbey from demolition. Joan Wake was a fierce and dedicated individual and was distraught at the thought that Delapré Abbey would be demolished by the council in 1954. What came next was years of fundraising, campaigning, and anxiety, right until the last stroke of midnight on the day of the deadline for raising funds to save the Abbey.

Discover Joan Wake’s personal story in which she broke free from the confines of her upbringing; her passion for history and the preservation and publication of archival material which led her to establish the Northamptonshire Record Society, and the creation of the Northamptonshire Record Office to house the growing collection.

See records and images lent by the Northamptonshire Record Office, follow the journey of how Delapré Abbey is still standing today, and find out more about the Northamptonshire people that shared and supported Joan Wake’s passion for protecting and celebrating the county’s history.

‘Joan Wake could be very irritating. So too, of course, could Winston Churchill. People do not achieve great things by being constantly and smilingly subservient…had there not been a Joan Wake there would almost certainly have been no Delapré Abbey.’ Lou Warwick, editor of Northampton Town & County Independent, 1974.

This exhibition is presented by Northamptonshire Record Society and marks their 100th anniversary which occurred in 2020 whilst the country was in lockdown.

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May 29 (Sunday) 11:00 am - October 30 (Sunday) 4:00 pm

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