New exhibition brings a very Edwardian family to life

A new exhibition opening this week at Winterbourne House and Garden's Coach House Gallery will offer a window into the lives of the well-known Nettlefold family who lived in the house in the early part of the twentieth century. A Spoonful of Kisses tells the story of the six children. Their pastimes, hobbies and education spring to life in this delightful exhibition. The title comes from one of the children's letters to their parents where a 'spoonful of kisses' are their parting words. Like many other families of their status, John and Margaret often holidayed away from the children, travelling extensively. The children often wrote to their parents and many of the letters can be seen in the collection alongside sketches, photographs and period items all never before exhibited to the public. The Nettlefolds were known in Birmingham for their firm Guest, Keen and Nettlefold (GKN), at the time the largest screw, nut and bolt manufacturer in the world.