Our recent exhibitions have featured: -
Marlow Writers Exhibition (current)
Marlow 70 years ago (at the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II)
The Story of Marlow
Marlow Bottom – from Tin-Town to Des Res
General Higginson
20 Women of Marlow
Sir William Borlase and his Legacy
Lacemaking in Marlow
The Marlow Donkey
The Natural History of the River
Little Marlow
Bisham
Archaeology
The Story of Marlow
Space does not allow us to feature more than one exhibition at a time, although the timeline from the Story of Marlow is nearly always on display. A display from one of our recent exhibitions is featured in Marlow Library, together with a selection of our publications.
Gen. Higginson’s Drum
The writers of Marlow – Our current exhibition
Marlow Museum's latest exhibition opened on Friday, 26th July 2024, and will be on display for the next nine months. The exhibition celebrates Marlow's rich literary history through the lives and works of literary greats such as Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Jerome K. Jerome, and T.S. Eliot, Edgar Wallace, and Enid Blyton.
A curated collection
Working with a range of supporters, including Eton College, River and Rowing Museum, Jonkers Rare Books in Henley on Thames, and Marlow Bookshop, we have curated a blend of interesting books, first editions, personal letters, and other artefacts, so visitors can see the impact of Marlow and the surrounding area on these creative minds.
Each exhibit offers a vignette into the author's story and their time. Whether you're a literature lover, a history buff, or simply curious about our town’s literary past, Writers in Marlow offers a fascinating journey into our history, illuminating the enduring bond between place and prose. In conjunction with the Marlow Writer’s Exhibition, we are planning to hold “Meet the Writers” events on the following Thursdays, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20. Watch this space for more details and also, how to book your school event on Thursdays!
Join us to celebrate the timeless legacy of Marlow's authors and gain a deeper appreciation for the stories that have shaped our cultural landscape.

Edgar Wallace in his motor launch at Bourne End

Enid Blyton at a book signing in High Wycombe © Bucks Free Press
Our collections
Here are links to some items from our collection, click on the titles below to discover the stories behind all these objects...