Curator’s blog
Discover a treasure trove of local history and some unusual artefacts in this regularly updated blog from our curator.
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Butter pats
Butter pats should not be confused with pats of butter. At a time when butter was not pre-wrapped, grocers used a couple of wooden paddles called butter pats to shape up a decent half pound of the sub...
Become part of our story
The museum survives thanks to the kind donations from visitors. You can make a donation during your visit or donate online at any time. It’s not just money we need, there are also lots of opportunities to donate your time as a volunteer.