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 Victorian Hand Warmer
These days we are accustomed to well heated houses and public buildings and we get from place to place in cars with efficient systems to keep us at a good temperature. It wasn’t always so and in tim...
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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.