Exhibition

John Wornham Penfold:
The Town Through the Lens of Time

7 October 2025-21 February 2026

Victorian architect and early photographer John Wornham Penfold captured Haslemere and Surrey with precision and artistry, preserving a rare visual record of the era through his glass plate negatives, now housed in the Museum.

The exhibition traces his photographic journey through local landscapes and buildings, offering a vivid glimpse into a world of elegance and craftsmanship.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4.30pm