BARNES WALLIS COMMEMORATIVE EXHIBITION FOR HERITAGE OPEN DAY IN EFFINGHAM

An exhibition commemorating the life of Sir Barnes Wallis, inventor of World War 2's famous 'bouncing bomb' for the Dambusters' Raid, will be held at the Tithe Barn in Manor House Lane, Little Bookham on Saturday, 14 September for Heritage Open Day. It is being organised by the Effingham Residents Association to mark 40 years since Sir Barnes' death.

He and his wife were Effingham residents and active members of many village organisations, including St Lawrence Church, for over 30 years. They are buried in St. Lawrence churchyard.

The exhibition will cover his life and career as an engineer and inventor. It will also cover his years in Effingham and the important contributions he made to the village. Material, including articles and objects associated with him, is being loaned by Brooklands Museum and the Barnes Wallis Foundation. The exhibition is also being supported by members of his own family, together with St Lawrence and All Saints Churches, Effingham Parish Council, the Effingham Housing Association and the Effingham Village Recreation Trust.

The exhibition will be open from 9am to 5pm. Refreshments of tea, coffee and home-made cakes will also be available to enjoy in the Tithe Barn’s beautiful courtyard garden with donations welcomed for the Friends of St Lawrence and All Saints Church.