Dr Jenner's House
drjennerhouse.bsky.social
Dr Jenner's House
@drjennerhouse.bsky.social
A discovery that changed the world.
From his home in Berkeley, Dr Jenner’s House tells the story of the pioneering Gloucestershire scientist Edward Jenner (1749-1823) and his ongoing legacy of vaccination.
The Jenner Trust are delighted to announce a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to start the restoration of Dr Jenner’s House and Garden. The £221,508 grant from will restore the world’s first ever vaccination clinic “The Temple of Vaccinia” and develop plans for renovations for the house.
August 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Tickets are now available for Pox at Dr Jenner's Garden, Berkeley. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/ber...
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May 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Lovely #Gloucestershire evening for the #CotswoldSculptorsAssociation first site specific group exhibition, set in the historic garden of @drjennerhouse.bsky.social in #Berkeley Entry is free with museum admission.
April 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A discovery that changed the world - visit Dr Jenner's House to uncover the full story.
May 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A discovery that changed the world - visit Dr Jenner's House to uncover the full story.
May 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
May is Local and Community History Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of local heritage. We are really excited to be hosting 'Soldiers in the Attic', a temporary display on the soldiers that were billeted inside the attic of Dr Jenner's House
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April 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
We are delighted to announce we have launched our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app!

@Bloomberg Connects lets you explore hundreds of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces around the world

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April 28, 2025 at 7:39 AM
A discovery that changed the world - visit Dr Jenner's House to uncover the full story.
April 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We are delighted to announce we have launched our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app!

@Bloomberg Connects lets you explore hundreds of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces around the world

www.bloombergconnects.org
April 19, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We are delighted to announce we have launched our new digital guide on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app!

@Bloomberg Connects lets you explore hundreds of museums, galleries, sculpture parks, gardens, and cultural spaces around the world

www.bloombergconnects.org
April 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
What a beautiful day to visit Dr Jenner’s House
April 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Only 3 days until left until we reopen… 😮 🐘
March 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
March 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
We are thrilled to be amongst the recipients of the @gem.org.uk
GEM Arts Scholars Enriching Lives Grant Programme 2025 – 2027!
GEM Announces Recipients of the Arts Scholars Enriching Lives Grant Programme 2025 - 2027 - GEM
We are delighted to announce the recipients of the new GEM Arts Scholars Enriching Lives Grant Programme, made possible through the generous support of the Company of Arts Scholars Charitable […]
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March 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A huge thank you to our friends and neighbours Berkeley Castle for a wonderful tour for our staff and volunteers yesterday.

It was great to hear about your exciting plans for the new season and we look forward to returning the favour and welcoming your team soon.
March 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A new article from Peter McCartney about the many talents of Edward Jenner.
Three sides to Edward Jenner: GP, scientist, and writer
"Edward Jenner remains the most famous GP in the UK and is still very relevant today. He had multiple talents; here, I focus on his main three: GP, scientist, and writer."
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March 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Runners pay tribute to Berkeley's vaccine legend
Runners pay tribute to Berkeley's vaccine legend
DOZENS of runners took part in a new event paying tribute to a vaccine legend from the area.
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March 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
WOW 🤩 what an amazing day for the first ever Jenner Jog! Well done to everyone who took part and superb work from the New Berkeley Harriers for putting on such a great event.

Huge thank you to the people of Berkeley who came out to support - you were amazing.
March 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Is our well home to the legendary Berkeley Toad?

“A Toad, in the time of Kinge Henry the seventh, of an incredible bignes, which, in the deepe dry dust in the bottom thereof, had doubtlesse lived there divers hundreds of years...

Visit Dr Jenner’ House from March 30th to find out more!
February 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Jonathan, the Chair of the Jenner Trust, is at the BBC today. He has been talking with the BBC Health team about Edward Jenner's legacy, the quest for UNESCO World Heritage Status, and some exciting future plans. Stay tuned for more updates!
February 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Did you hear our chairman Jonathan talking about Dr Jenner's House and our ambitions for UNESCO World Heritage Status this morning?
Go back and listen here from about 1:35 for more info! https://buff.ly/4aH8hli
February 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Thank you to We the Curious team for your time today, it was honest, inspiring, and heartwarming.

We are already looking forward to the next SWFed event!
January 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We are hugely grateful to our wonderful volunteers here at Dr Jenner’s House.

Although the house is closed to visitors in winter the garden team continue through all seasons to help look after this remarkable place.

If you’d like to read about joining the team: https://buff.ly/4jCqbdk
January 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In 1796 the doctor and scientist Edward Jenner made a discovery that would go on to save thousands of lives. He developed a vaccine that would prevent people from catching smallpox. Jenner was influenced by the practice of inoculation, used in many West African countries and the Ottoman Empire.
January 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Dr Jenner's House is delighted to announce its membership in the Association for Cultural Enterprises. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Association for their generous support through a bursary, which will aid in our mission to preserve and share the rich history of Dr Jenner's contributions.
January 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM