A MUSEUM which offers a glimpse of life in Warwickshire a century ago is reopening this weekend.
Marton Museum of County Bygones features displays about farming and traditional rural skills such as thatching, needlework, dairy, sheep-shearing and making wheels.
The museum also features timeless blacksmith’s tools and domestic artefacts which are very different from those used today.
A spokesperson said: “The volunteers have been working hard over the last few weeks to get ready for visitors.
“Our village museum was started 60 years ago by George Tims – and with this refresh, we are keeping the collection alive.
“We renovated the Sowing and Harvest wall completely so that the selection of cleaned farming tools are remounted, clearly displayed and explained on new labels.
“We have a hands-on approach and there are activity trails for children.
“One visitor said they’d had a ‘lovely trip down memory lane at this local gem’.”
Marton Museum of County Bygones – in Louisa Ward Close, Marton – is free to visit and open every Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm from Sunday (May 25) until the end of September. Parking is available by the playing fields near the children’s playground.
Visit www.martonmuseum.co.uk for more information.
