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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Curling tongs
Our curator recalls that when he was a kid, back in the 1950s, he visited jumble sales and there were always hair curling tongs. This was obviously the time when such items were seen as unwanted and o...
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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.