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Henry Hussey requires information
This is another in the collection of letters and bill heads received by Mr Sainsbury of West Lavington Manor although perhaps in this case it was his wife. This is a letter, dated April 20th 1914. ...
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The Oak Settle
Here we have a substantial item which is always out in our upstairs room, yet is rarely seen. It is a large oak settle. The wood has been stained giving it a dark, almost black appearance. It dates fr...
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The Fire Station Bureau
A very recent arrival at Market Lavington Museum is a small, rather ordinary little bureau. It’s an ordinary item made special by its history. This is an item which was once used as the desk in the ...
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A 1940s baby ‘in and out’ chair
This chair has the look and style of a high chair but in fact, it stands on the floor and at the back there are wheels to help move it around. But undoubtedly, it could be used as a child’s feedin...
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Photographer’s Balustrade
This balustrade has appeared in many photos for it was once a prop in the Burgess’s photographic studio at number 13, High Street, Market Lavington. Here we see it with a dressed doll seated on i...
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On the Settle
As part of our Silver Jubilee displays for 2010 we have dressed a collection of ‘people’ and sat them on or around our 18th century settle. Back in February, we saw work in progress. The display i...