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NEW EXHIBITION AT FROME MUSEUM
HISTORY OF THE BLUE HOUSE

 A stately grey-stone building which rises above the market place in the very centre of town.  Frome without the Blue House is unthinkable, yet it has not survived purely of its own volition, but due to the effort and generosity of Frome people. 

It is more than 500 years ago that William Leversedge, the lord of the manor, was moved by the plight of the Frome homeless and decided to do something about it.  

Arranged and researched by Andrea Brooke and the trustees of the Blue House, this exhibition tells a fascinating story.  To include photos, documents, artefacts and much more about the history of the almshouse and school.

What is the connection between an apprentice, a pulpit and a bedpan??

Come to the exhibition and find the answer. 


FromeTown Walks

The Frome Town Walks are organised by the Frome Society forLocal Study and take place on the first Sunday in May, June, August, the two Sundays during the Frome Festival in July, and September. They set off at 2.30 pm outside the Round Tower in Justice Lane and are designed to give an understanding of the development of the history and economy of the town from its foundation in 685 AD by St Aldhelm, through the middle ages to the present day.  There is a special emphasis on Frome’s listed buildings with their broad range of religious and vernacular architecture.
The guides are John Birkett-Smith, Dorothy Anne Bryant, Alastair and Kenneth MacLeay and Janet Millar. Special arrangements for additional town walks should be made with Alastair MacLeay on 01373 836 595 or macleaytrudoxhill@yahoo.co.uk
Frome Town Walks are free but contributions to Frome Museum are most welcome!
The dates of the walks in 2012 are as follows:
6 May
3 June
8 July
15 July
5 August

2 September

FROME MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS 2012


APRIL 24TH to JUNE 2ND

HISTORY OF THE BLUE HOUSE

Andrea Brooke and the trustees of the Frome Blue House are arranging this exhibition.

 


JUNE 6TH to JULY 14TH

Wesley Methodist Church, Frome
200 Anniversary Exhibition at Frome Museum

As part of Wesley’s celebrations this year, there will be a 200th Anniversary Exhibition at Frome Museum opening on 6th June 2012.  This rare exhibition illustrates the history of Wesley Chapel built in 1812 at ‘Clay Batch’ (known now as Wesley Slope), the Manse and School complex on ‘Golden Knoll’, and a variety of events over the last 200 years. The exhibition was researched, collated and designed by John and Christine Millns with material supplied by members of Wesley Methodist Church and the church’s extensive archive.


JULY 17TH to SEPTEMBER 1ST

FROME’S SPORTING HISTORY

To include Canoeing, Football, Netball, Athletics, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis etc. This exhibition is being arranged with the assistance of local sports clubs

 


SEPTEMBER 4TH to OCTOBER 13TH

DISSENTERS CEMETERY

To include Family Histories, Photos and Documents

To be arranged by Jim Parsons and Museum volunteers.

 


OCTOBER 16TH to NOVEMBER 24TH 

PHOTO EXHIBITION

The photographic work of Frome photographers Bell and Ashby.

 


The Museum is normally open from 10am to 2pm, Tuesday - Saturday. Free entry but donations are appreciated. It is a good idea to email/ring to advise of a search before visiting.

 


NB. The Museum is closed from the end of November, and re- opens Tuesday 13th March 2012

Frome Museum, 1 North Parade, Frome, Som. BA11 1AT

+44 (0)1373 454611  EMail: fromemuseum@talktalk.net
Reg. Charity no. 266780.     Reg. Museum no. 1985


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Family research

Fussells Iron Works

Radstock Museum

Frome Society for Local Study

Warminster Museum

Somerset Museum Service -

Frome Towntalk-

Somerset Archaeology

Home in Frome

Frome Millennium Green

Visitors can view the Frome Timeline at the Museum, see sample Here

 

 

Interview with Jennie O'Kane by Christine Meadows from Frome FM  Here

Some of the display items, including the ancient quern

Singer's statue found in Guernsey, see list

The Museum's aims are; To maintain, manage and enhance the museum's collection of artefacts and library resources in accordance with its collections management policy and to make these resources accessible to researchers and the general public. To provide a modern museum with an industrial focus.

There are many images and old documents in the Library section.

Right: Old house at the top of Gentle Street in1850, and far right

The George Inn, Norton St. Philip. (15th Century)


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