Ashwell museum

A village museum run by volunteers. Depicting life in Ashwell and surrounding areas from the Mesozoic to the modern day.

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We look forward to welcoming you all back.

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Ashwell Museum Re -Opening after Covid Restrictions eased Sunday 25th July 2.30 to 5pm https://t.co/vM1ebzjER7

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While excavating the floor for a new loo and kitchen area within St Mary’s church. An unknown barrel vault has been discovered.#archaeology

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Still closed but new displays and artifacts being prepared behind the scenes. #ashwellmuseum

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We absolutely love this photograph of a Shredded Wheat van from 1930! It shows the factory at Welwyn Garden City where it was produced until 2008 - lasting 73 years! Do you remember the smell that used to fill the air?
#ExploreYourArchives #Travel #WGC100 @wgccentenary

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Week eight of a ten week rethatch and the roof is almost finished #ruralcrafts #ashwell #Hertfordshire

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Good weather for thatching, this needs to be done every twenty five years with the ridge every twelve. #ruralcrafts #thatch

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Yes and it didn’t end well

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When you finally give in and let your housemates cut your hair...

(Samson and Delilah by Pieter Soutman, 1580-1657)

#Lockdown #MusMeme

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Sunny skies in Ashwell, looking forward to seeing you all again when times are safer.

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These objects are part of a Bronze Age Hoard found at Codicote Bottom Farm near Ayot St Lawrence by a metal detectorist.

The hoard contains 2 bronze axe heads, 2 axe fragments, 5 ingot fragments and 3 spearhead fragments amongst others!

#Prehistoric #LocalMuseumsUnite

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Found in ashwell

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A rather fine Anglo-Scandinavian (Viking settled in England) chape, to protect the end of a sword scabbard. One side shows the Christian Tree of Life, the other shows the Norse Yggdrasil. Perhaps they were hedging his bets about which religion to follow.
#MuseumFromHome #hitchin

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This mornings walk uncovered some Roman pot and evidence of lunch. #romanbritain #Hertfordshire #ashwell

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One of the many advantages of a village is when the community pulls together #ashwell #communityspirit

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Trying to keep all our spirits up with a few wallflowers by our thatched cob wall. #ashwell #Hertfordshire #thatch

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Temporary closure until further notice. Virus Protection for volunteers and visitors. The museum is shut, events are cancelled but we can still answer enquiries online https://t.co/L8JGfZvJ02

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today’s makers at the museum is Fleece to fibre. With some of our spinning and weaving exhibits #ashwell #hertfordshire

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Today’s makers at the museum is on weaving and spinning by Madeleine legg #ashwell #museumstogether #Hertfordshire

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The scrapbooks of Alan Picking are being digitalised by volunteers. They contain newspaper clippings from 1966-2002 filled with local news and personalities #ashwell #northherts #museumstogether

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This clay head was found at Ashwell end with a Roman brooch in 1932 #RomanBritain #Archaeology #Hertfordshire

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We often have photographs in our collection with very little information. This beautiful house is labelled “Piper’s Farm” and the picture dates to 16th May 1902. Our catalogue entry says it is in Caddington but can anyone provide any more information for us? #photography #history