Recollections of War

Private war and social history collection in a farm setting between Denmark and Albany, showcasing personal items and stories from the Boer War through to the present day.

John and Kathryn Shapland invite you to step back in time with 'Recollections of War'. It is more than a collection of objects; it is a museum of stories, a library of living history. Come here to engage with voices from the past, where their loves, losses, hopes and dreams are all laid out for you. Touch, listen, feel. No matter where you come from or what you have experienced, there will be something here for you. This is a collection of the stories of ordinary people living through war. Find a story or character that resonates with you in the galleries, libraries and displays, or share one of your own with us. Call to arrange a visit today!