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In every community, there are people who work hard to make life better for others and their community. They often don’t get much recognition, but their work creates lasting impacts, shapes the future and inspires others.

After penicillin was discovered in 1938, it was only available to the military because of production issues. So, the medicine was prioritised for treating wounded soldiers. Civilians who were ill could not be treated with this life saving antibiotic.

In 1944, in the small village of Ripley, a young pharmacist, Kenneth White and his assistant John Hutson, at Ripley Chemist changed the lives of thousands forever. White and Hutson, managed to make the life-saving penicillin antibiotic for civilians in the form of cream. They could now provide medical care to people who may not have survived without it.

Not only did they save thousands of lives, but also the archive from the Ripley Chemist’s shop. Without these important historical records, we would not be able to learn from the past and shape the future.

The exhibition at Ripley Museum celebrates White and Hutson. However, it also serves as a reminder of the countless other heroes who contribute to the community of Send and Ripley throughout history.

Come and discover the incredible stories of these two medical heroes at the Ripley Museum. The exhibition is open every Saturday from 10am to 12pm until the end of June. For private visits, appointments can be made with Clare by calling 01483 728546.