Marlow Museum

A small museum run entirely by volunteers. We have to raise all the funds to keep the museum going and put on regular exhibitions.

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From everyone on the Marlow Museum team, we want to wish you all a happy holidays!

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Marlow Library has reopened to the public, after months of remodelling and refurbishment work! MyMarlow popped in to have a look, and take photos- we were impressed! Details and lots of photos here:
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Today is International Volunteers' Day #IVD2020!

We would like to say thank you to everyone who has volunteered, not just in our museum but to everyone who takes time out of their days to help others!

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Who are some of your favourite historical figures from Marlow?

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Our stocks have a device on the upright post to manacle a prisoner by the wrists for a beating/strapping/whipping, as decreed appropriate. You can easily see how the stocks come apart to insert or remove a prisoner’s legs, with heavy padlocks in place to prevent escape.

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OBJECTS IN FOCUS: The Marlow Stocks

When the museum first opened, we recovered the Marlow Stocks from Bucks County Museum, where they had been in store for many years. Before that, they used to be on The Causeway in Marlow and were last used in 1858.

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It was a form of corporal punishment and public humiliation, allowing the public to throw fruit or vegetables, often rotten, even liquid. Throwing other objects wasn't encouraged but likely did occur, especially if a local person had been terribly offended by the prisoner.

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Thanks for spreading the word!

We are excited to welcome you all back once we know we are safely able!

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Marlow Museum to remain shut despite lockdown being lifted https://t.co/YezqlsA7kg

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While we remain closed we would love to hear from you:

What is your favourite object we have in our museum?

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Quick museum update, due to Buckinghamshire being placed in Tier 2, we have decided for the comfort and safety of all our visitors, we will not be able to reopen until such a time as we are placed in Tier 1

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It has been suggested that it is Roman Samianware, so we are seeking professional advice, especially on use, age and originality. What is your opinion? Let us know!

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Objects in Focus 15: River Finds:

To operate a motorboat on the Thames you need a licence. When obtained these are usually placed where river officials and Lock Keepers can see them, often on the windscreen rather like the old car tax discs.

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The second photograph shows an ancient earthenware pot, some 5½ inches tall and 9 inches diameter, with a single handle. The interior is glazed and the exterior base shows signs of burning. It might a cooking pot. But there is no lip for pouring and only one handle.