Museum marvel
Last Tuesday, the day after the new Arundel Museum was opened by the Duke of Norfolk, I paid a visit to this plush building in Mill Road.
It was smaller than expected, but inside the displays were well-spaced, light in presentation – not ‘heavy’ – and meticulously traced the development of Arundel and its environs from ancient times to the present.
The Second World War display was my particular interest.
I was hoping to see a brief mention of wartime Brains Trust philosopher C. E. M. Joad, who wrote many of his books at South Stoke - a beautiful hamlet nestled deep within the South Downs, close to the castle.
‘Professor’ Joad was not mentioned, but I enjoyed the visit immensely – and recommend the experience to others.
Richard W. Symonds
The Joad Society
Ifield
Crawley