Object A – Z – N is for NALGO protest
August 13, 2026 No Comments
Origins of NALGO NALGO, the National and Local Government Officers’ Association, was a prominent British trade union founded in 1905. It began as an association
We run a diverse and exciting programme of activities, art and craft workshops, free exhibitions and talks. Search below and find an event to suit all ages and abilities!
Origins of NALGO NALGO, the National and Local Government Officers’ Association, was a prominent British trade union founded in 1905. It began as an association
Mourning brooches are wearable tokens of grief. While modern Western sensibilities might find this practice grim, from the 17th to the early 20th centuries, it
Our Long-case clock Our L object is an inlaid mahogany long-case clock made by John Fernly in Trowbridge, Wiltshire circa 1775. This clock is an
West of England Festival of Textiles, WEFT, is our biennial exhibition celebrating local and regional artists, makers and businesses inspired by textiles. WEFT 2026-EXPLORE See
The Kings Arms, Silver Street painting by W W Wheatley Within our collection we have a series of over 30 illustrations and watercolours by the
The Origin: “Dissected Maps” (1760s) In 1762, a London mapmaker and engraver named John Spilsbury created the first known example of what we would today
Illuminated Origins: From Practicality to Prayer In the early days of the written word, scrolls were the standard. However, as the codex (the ancestor of
We will be having some new fire alarms installed in our main stairwell on Tuesday 9th June and access to the museum will be via
What is a Horse Brass In the simplest terms, a horse brass is a decorative brass plaque attached to a horse’s harness, traditionally used on
The Gaumont’s beginnings The Gaumont cinema in Trowbridge was located at 27 Fore Street and served as a major local landmark before its closure and