This will be used for some of the Henry Thompson exhibits, including two Fabergé items. The cabinet is not only more secure but provides better environmental protection than the cabinet previously used. The old cabinet will be used for other less precious items.
Special thanks to 4 men from the Fire Brigade who provided the muscle to get it in the museum. They made it seem so easy to move a very heavy and bulky item into a tiny lift in the castle.
The daffs and narcissi of the Spring are now a distant memory, and the narcissi on the top banner of this website have been replaced by roses! 1st September: the roses have faded, and gone from the banner.
This year’s Stewards’ Outing on 10th May was to the Suffolk Punch Trust at Hollesley. This is a chance for all the Lanman Museum volunteer stewards to meet and have a fun time out. Refreshments were provided. Many thanks to Olivia Clear for arranging this.
If you would be interested in helping as a Museum Steward for the occasional morning or afternoon (2 hour sessions) please see here.
With help from Framlingham Town Council, we are getting a new secure, environmentally-protected cabinet for the display of items from Sir Henry Thompson. Sir Henry was a 19th Century surgeon from Framlingham who operated on (and was handsomely rewarded by) royalty. He was an expert in multiple fields: see here for more information.
There are a number of Items from Sir Henry in the Lanman Museum, including two Faberge items. However, without a secure cabinet we have not been able to display them. We hope to have them on display soon.
The museum has acquired a clock from the former Regal Cinema. Not the prettiest clock in our collection, but a memorable part of Framlingham’s cultural history!
Snow is not forecast over the holiday, but we’ve put some pictures of Framlingham in snow on the front page, and a suitably snowy banner.
The Castle (and hence the Museum) is closed on Christmas Day, but is open for the rest of the week and New Years Day. Thereafter, during the Winter season, the Castle and Museum are open Saturdays and Sundays. See Framlingham Castle opening times.
(Now Christmas is past, neither the pictures nor the snowy banner are on the front page, but are below.)
Milley Nixie and Nellie Brunning of Mount Pleasant Farm on their delivery round, c.1925. Milk was sold from the churn for 2 1/2d (c.1 new penny) a pint, along with eggs and butter from the basket below.
Snowy conditions around the Market Hill, possibly 1970s
Well Close Square c.1905 after a heavy fall of snow.
This RAF lorry crashed on the Broadwater bridge in snowy conditions, c.1947
Clearing the snow in 1963
World War I Christmas Card from the 108th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artilliary. From the Watling Collection.
Playing in the snow below the Castle walls, Winter 2009-10
We’re pleased to announce that after a long process (and much hard work) the Lanman Museum has renewed its Arts Council accreditation. The museum is recognised as up to full national standards, which is required for any grant application.
