Rainham Hall is a wonderful example of early 18th-century architecture. Built in 1729, it was designed as a home, not for the super-rich, but for a ‘middling sort’ of maritime merchant. It was built to be lived in and used. The Hall has been home to nearly 50 different inhabitants in under 300 years. Discover some of the fascinating stories about former residents here. Each article links to research acquired through our changing exhibitions programme, and we'll update this page as we discover more.
Women played a crucial role in the establishment of war-time nurseries and the running of them. Read on to find out more about the Matron and nursery assistants at Rainham Hall between 1943-1954.
