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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A clothes drainer
Our curator recalls that his mum used to spend hours at a kitchen sink hand washing clothes. Our archivist remembers that her mum used a dolly tub and posser. The way we wash clothes has changed out o...
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.