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Dr Diane Budden
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Historian of health, disease and medicine late medieval early modern and heritage professional. Visitor Services - Royal Collection Trust, Trustee - The Jenner Trust, Visiting Fellow - University of Winchester
Dr Jenner’s House tells a story of innovation compassion and public health that still resonates today For further infomation visit jennermuseum.com lnkd.in/efnnH4pk
#heritageatrisk | Historic England | 14 comments
In 1796, in this rustic hut in Berkeley, Gloucestershire, Dr Edward Jenner performed the first-ever vaccinations against smallpox. 💉 As a result, Dr Jenner is acknowledged as having saved more lives ...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
So proud to announce that we, @drjennershouse, have won the 2025 Frances Garnham Award for Education. A huge thank you to our fabulous team, volunteers and visitors who make this work possible. #DrJennersHouse #VaccinationHeritage #HistoricHouses #francesgarnhamaward #museumlearning
November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Booking now open!
September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Poverty and the Parish - Southern History Society Conference - 18 October 2025 - Milner Hall, St Peter Street, Winchester, SO23 8BW

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September 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Ange Williams celebrates the myriad of information and fragmented elements which come together to create and discover the extraordinary. @ange.williamsartist @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
August 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Martin Clake's sculpture depicting smallpox pustules surrounding a rectangle of clear cured skin. @concretesuperhero @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
July 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Lynda Knott explores Edward Jenner's experiments using blood and serum as fertilizer in his garden @lyndaknottartist @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
July 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Free talk @_UoW by Prof Miri Rubin. #medievalhistory #religion #gender
June 18, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Call for Papers for Southern History Society Conference in October! Deadline 1st September #callforpapers #localhistory #southernengland #conference #southernhistorysociety
June 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Looking forward to speaking at Armada Study Day in August in Southampton!

#DiseaseatSea #TudorHistory #NavalHistory #LocalHistory #MilitaryHistory #PublicHistory #16thCentury #StudyDay
June 16, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Just a little scratch! A piece by Martin Elphick who recognises the role of vaccinated children in disease eradication. www.martinelphick.com @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
June 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Tickets are now available for Pox via the Cotswolds Playhouse website - an open air production held in the grounds of Dr Jenner’s House, the Gloucestershire doctor who changed the world.

#vaccination #physicians #WhatsOnCotswold #GloucestershireHistory #EdwardJenner #VisitBerkeley
June 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Happy World Oceans Day! #WorldOceansDay Snorkelling and helping restore reef off Punta Cana with @tuicarefoundation.
June 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Having studied genetics, Jane Yarnall, captures the dynamics of microscopic imagery and viral research. @janeyarnall @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
June 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Young Melmoth explores virus destruction, survival and resilience using the fragile medium of clay. @youngmelmoth @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
May 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Jenny Baddeley's interpretation of the fake news around the inoculation of James Phipps with cowpox! @jcbclay @DrJennersHouse @cotswoldsculptorassociation On until September.
May 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Fabulous launch of 'But why think? Why not try the Experiment ?' - a collaboration between Dr Jenners House and Cotswold Sculptors Association. The exhibition explores Edward Jenner, his life and vaccination and exploration within the creative arts. On until September!
May 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Throughly enjoyed refreshing my Collections Management Knowledge with Museums Development South West!https://southwestmuseums.org.uk/training/skills/ #CollectionsManagement #Museums #CollectionsTrust
Skills Training - Museum Development South West
Our sessions are designed to help your museum and its workforce respond to today and to plan for the future. Our training sessions take place either online or in-person.
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April 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Another productive evening working with Dr Cheryl Butler @CherylHello transcribing Southampton's Book of Debts from 1525 onwards! #Palaeography #HistoricSouthampton #LocalHistory
April 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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So proud of our colleagues for fighting!
Fearing that government information about vaccines & vaccination policy may be corrupted under an anti-vax health secretary, some public health leaders are exploring how to safeguard the enterprise of vaccinations in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/04/24/v...
Public health leaders, distrustful of RFK Jr., stand up project to defend vaccines
Some key public health figures are taking an extraordinary step to try to shore up U.S. vaccination policy, feared to be under threat from health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Looking forward to seeing the Sculpture Exhibition at Dr Jenner's House, Museum and Garden! stroudtimes.com/historic-mus...
#MuseumExhibition #CulturalHeritage #ArtGloucestershire
Historic museum hosts Cotswold Sculptors exhibition | Stroud Times
Members of the Cotswold Sculptors Association are staging an exhibition in the historic garden of Dr Jenner’s House in Berkeley.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Reposted by Dr Diane Budden
There are great conferences and science in the US, but with the way things are right now, it’s too risky to attend.
Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained
‘When academics fear travelling or partnering with US institutions, the impacts ripple through the entire global knowledge ecosystem,’ one says
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April 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reposted by Dr Diane Budden
See her book, Careless People. It's crazy the extent Zuckerberg bent for Xi.
Meta whistleblower told US Senators on Wed. that Facebook undermined Nat. security to build a $18B business in China. Former global director at Facebook watched as execs provided the China Comm. Party‬ with access to the data of Meta users, including that of Americans.

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Meta whistleblower alleges work with China on censorship
The whistleblower told US lawmakers the company undermined national security to make billions in China.
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April 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
So excited to see the Dr Jenner House, Museum and Garden off to a strong start this season. Well done to our fabulous Museum Director, staff and amazing volunteers! #HistMed #LocalHistory #Gloucestershire
April 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I've grown disgusted with the bullying, greed, misogyny, and manipulation worldwide. I support diversity, cooperation, and respect and I'm disentangling from certain social media platforms and apps. You can find me here on Bluesky, and LinkedIn.#MindfulTechnology #SocialMediaDetox #RespectMatters
April 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM