LETTERS
Apr 14, 2022
4 minutes
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Local Heroes
As I was coming to the end of February’s issue, I was delighted to read Priya Atwal’s article about Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life (Explore, pictured below).
I am always thrilled to find local museums in towns, usually hidden away and rarely well-advertised or signposted. Typically staffed by well-informed volunteers, they can contain the most intriguing items and personal stories from people who have donated items for display. Such wonderful institutions are a far cry from their city cousins, often relying on donated funds from visitors and local council grants, so they surely deserve a wider press.
We have several small local museums
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