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Inspector Morse - The Exhibition

The exhibition started life in the Museum of Oxford but, for those who missed it while in Oxford, I can inform you that it has now gone on tour. It will be visiting Abingdon (12/12/97-8/3/98), Woodstock (4/5/98-7/6/98), Redcar (27/7/98-6/9/98), Chorley (17/9/98-1/11/98) and Grantham (14/11/98-31/12/98). The exhibition takes a look at Morse’s world - a simple world of three main components. First, Collegiate Oxford, the world of the University and all that that world influences here in Oxford - education, tourism, medicine, religion, the hanger-on, and the “academic style” of things here.

Second the often powerful non-academic people and interests which impact upon this cosy academic world: the publishing and brewing magnates, the motorway engineers, the crime barons, the very rich, the very poor. Finally there are the police: Morse’s employers, with their legal and medical adjuncts, who are repeatedly called in to sort it all out.

The exhibition includes Morse’s office at Thames Valley Police, an account of his police activities, Morse’s sitting room in North Oxford - his favourite books, his music. Find out about author Colin Dexter and the inspiration for the stories. Spot the locations used in the series, the extras, and the true-life people behind the characters.

Extra, Extra!

If you were an extra in the filming of any of the Inspector Morse series Jill Draper, the Senior Museums Officer of the Abingdon Museum, would like to hear from you. It is proposed to have a special event at the museum with as many people as possible connected with the filming present. If this applies to you, please contact Jill on 01235 523703 or write to her at Abingdon Museum, The County Hall, Market Place. Abingdon OX14 3HG.