Julius Brenchley Mens Window

Julius Brenchley Mens Window

On a recent visit to Maidstone Museum I was rather inspired by a Mr Julius Brenchley.

Born in Maidstone in 1816 and educated at Maidstone Grammer School, Julius was set for a career in the Church. However , in 1845 whilst on a European Grand Tour with his father, he was bitten by the travel bug and spent the next 22 years travelling the world.

He had many adventures. In America in 1850 he trekked over the Rocky Mountains and in Utah was attacked by Native American Indians. In Russia he crossed Siberia on a sledge in the depth of winter and in Ecuador he fell into the smoking crater of the Pichincha Volcano.

In 1864 he travelled from China to Australia and the following year he cruised the Pacific in HM Steam Frigate Curaçao. Brenchley died in 1873 aged only 56.

He left the bulk of his collection to Maidstone Museum which includes a huge Solomon Islands canoe.

With various items provided by Museum I have created a window display in testament to this wonderful explorer.

If you have a few hours spare take yourself down to the Maidstone Museum and go explore!



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