Just renovated and repaired one of these for a lovely 78 year old ex WRAF lady who damaged hers when in Singapore in the late 60's but now wants to pass it on to her 10 year old grand daughter so it's been a bit of a mercy mission.
Just some of the wonderful sewing machines we've been privileged to receive as donations since featuring on the BBC a couple of weeks ago. Big thank you for all those who gave so generously. We're sorry we're not able to show all the machines so apologies if yours isn't featured.
Gates Museum (antique sewing machines) Street Somerset - Featured on BBC Radio Wiltshire May 10th 2026 - Paul Verney speaking with Rakhee Gogna on Caroline Martin’s Breakfast Show
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Gates Museum Featured on BBC Radio Wiltshire this morning - Paul Verney speaking with Rakhee Gogna on Caroline Martin's Breakfast Show 🙂 https://t.co/PqYZb8PREY
Gates Museum receives amazing family archive that reveals one mans incredible life across the 20th Century 'Stan' Hickley a legacy.
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