News release – for immediate release

Monday 16 March 2026

The Commandery Mouse, a fantastic new book written and illustrated by Isabel Edmonds is now available exclusively at The Commandery. This captivating tale follows Milo the mouse, who has watched over The Commandery for centuries, keeping stories safe.

Curatorial and Exhibitions Assistant, Isabel Edmonds is a valued and dedicated part of the Museums Worcestershire team. Another talented member of the team, Commandery Retail and Reception Assistant, Andrea Berry has brought the book to life with a crocheted Commandery Mouse (sadly not for sale) who can be spotted in the promotion of the book.

Thanks to the Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund, the book is now exclusively on sale at The Commandery. All income from sales of the book will go back into the running of the museum, one of Worcester’s most historic buildings, and its exciting events programme.

“The Commandery has such an extensive history which has been brought to life in the imaginative tale of Milo the Mouse. We are very grateful to both Isabel and Andrea, this book is a celebration of The Commandery and our talented and dedicated team.”  – Rachel Robinson, Commandery Manager.

The Commandery has a fascinating and varied history, now made even more inviting and accessible through the story of The Commandery Mouse. It was most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the Battle of Worcester 1651. Built on the site of an early medieval chapel, it has also been a monastic hospital, family home, a college for the blind, and it housed the Littlebury Printworks before becoming today’s museum revealing significant stories of its city’s history.

Copies of The Commandery Mouse are available for £4.95, exclusively at The Commandery.

Plan your visit to The Commandery at https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/museums/the-commandery/

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Photo credit: Museums Worcestershire. Left: Isabel Edmonds Right: Andrea Berry

For further information please email Maisy.neale@worcester.gov.uk

More about The Commandery can be found here: https://www.museumsworcestershire.org.uk/museums/the-commandery/