Lantern Slides of the Open Spaces Society
The Open Spaces Society (OSS) was founded in 1865. It is the oldest national society in Britain campaigning for the preservation of commons, public paths, and open spaces. The Society has contributed to saving public access to many of our best-loved landscapes and rights of way across the country. The Open Spaces Society Collection at […]
What are your thoughts on the inventions in this display? Could there be alternate ways to protect livestock and harvest?
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On the Hunt – KG
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On the Hunt – IOD
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Which object would you be interested in learning more about?
Our Welcome Case holds a cross-section of what we have in the collection. Tap on the yellow circles to find out more about individual objects.
Welcome Case – KG
Our Welcome Case holds a cross-section of what we have in the collection. Tap on the yellow circles to find out more about individual objects.
Which of the pottery pieces below do you find the most interesting?
Have a closer look at our amazing pottery collection!
Country Potters – KG
Take a closer look at our amazing pottery collection!
Country Potters – IOD
Learn more about our unique pottery collection and the people that made them!
Museum on Show
The MERL opened in 1951, and toured country shows to gather objects for display. This gallery recreates the touring tent, showing off a selection of objects from the 1950s.