Paddock Wood Women’s Institute
Paddock Wood WI was founded by Mrs Beverely Morgan of Mascalls in 1921. She was the mother of Sir Frederick Morgan who masterminded D Day during World War 2, and was the daughter of Major & Elizabeth Horrocks.
The WI took an active role in the social life of Paddock Wood and their first (inaugural) meeting was held in the Parochial Hall which was demolished in 1967.
The Parochial Hall where the WI first met. It is now the site of the War memorial and shops (2023) ©
The WI Ladies with the beautiful embroidered cloth for Paddock Wood ©
The WI formed a Linen League which supplied pillow cases to the local Hospital every year.
Garden parties were held at Mascalls to raise funds.
The beautiful cloth at an exhibition in the Wesley Centre with Heritage Paddock Wood ©
W.I. Exhibition at the Wesley Centre for Heritage Open Days with Heritage Paddock Wood ©
Detail from the cloth ©
Detail from the embroidered cloth ©
Detail from the embroidered cloth ©
Detail from the embroidered cloth ©
Artwork depicting Mrs Beverely Morgan the founder ©