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Description: | -he collections include an example of the first catalytic converter, which was made in Royston;The social history collections cover mainly the Victorian and Edwardian periods, with some more recent 20th century material. They include domestic equipment, children's toys and games, items relating to schooling and the impact of two World Wars on the town, and to the trades, occupations and social life. There is a small collection of souvenirs and memorabilia associated with local events and celebrations. A collection of local postmarks and local postal history.;The photographic collection includes original and copy images of Rotston and the surrounding villages, mainly from 11865-1914.;There is a small ephemera collection, which includes programmes from local dramatic and musical societies, agricultural and other shows and church activities. There is a collection of newspaper cuttings and copies of the Royston Crow from 1855 to 1979.;The museum has a collection of costume from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Royston Tapestry is a long embroidery, begun in 1992, which is being sewn in the museum by volunteers. It is designed to enhance the museum collections and depicts important events in the history of the town and district
- | Source: | Cornucopia - Discovering UK Collections | Address: | Lower King Street
Royston Hertfordshire United Kingdom,
SG8 5AL | Telephone: | 01763 242587 | Identifier: | oai:www.cornucopia.org.uk:6521 | Go to resource |
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