Community Objects
Extent: 2362
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The Museum of English Rural Life holds a range of objects and artworks relating to community life. Within this category are objects that represent:
- Agricultural showing (judges badges, prizes, medals)
- Cultural amenities, entertainment and sport (sports equipment, film posters, )
- Communications and currency (coins)
- Cultural traditions (Morris dancers costume)
- Education (Studley college memorabilia, certificates)
- Organisations (friendly society poles, fire marks)
- Regulation and control (firefighting paraphernalia)
- Warfare and defence (Women’s Land Army memorabilia)
- Welfare and wellbeing (first aid kits, medicine and medical equipment)
More information
The objects are catalogued on the online database.