UK AIDS Memorial Quilt

A rare chance to see 7 panels from the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt.

From Sunday 14 to Sunday 21 September we will host a powerful display of 7 panels from the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt on the walls of the Hay Barn in Firle as part of Queer Bloomsbury festival.

Created between the late 1980s and early 1990s, these powerful textile tributes commemorate individuals lost to the AIDS crisis and reflect the resilience of the communities affected. Hung in a single installation on the walls of the Hay Barn, these quilt panels create a powerful space for remembrance, reflection, and renewed awareness of the ongoing impact of HIV and AIDS.

Visitors are welcome to experience the quilt during our usual opening hours (Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–5pm). On Sunday 14 September, the display forms part of Queer Bloomsbury. Throughout the exhibition, volunteers from the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Partnership will work alongside Charleston staff to welcome visitors and provide information, context and support.