With the support from the Royal Society Places of Science scheme and participation from local children, Braintree Museum launched three new information panels about local hero and ‘Father of Natural History’ John Ray (1627 – 1705).
Local school children that participated helped the Museum explore what parts of John Ray’s story mattered and were important to them. They also created two cartoon characters, brought to life by illustrator Rob Flowers, that help to illustrate John Ray’s story in a fun and engaging way. This all supported the content of the three new information panels on the plinth of the John Ray statue in the Museum Garden.
The project has been a fantastic launch pad for John Ray’s 400th birthday celebrations happening in 2027.
Pictured: The panels were recently officially unveiled by Rob Flowers and two children from John Bunyan Primary School.
