Description
Where do the following objects come from? And what is their connection to Burford?
- Civil War order
- A stone mason’s seventeenth-century daybook
- Parish pump
- Dolls’ house
- The golden dragon
- A school desk
- Needlework samplers
The Treasures of the Burford Tolsey Museum explains all.
Encapsulated in over fifty treasures, this book showcases fascinating examples of the unique collection held by the Burford Tolsey Museum, one that chronicles the rich heritage of this ancient Cotswold town. Each treasure has a photograph and explanations of its use and origin. Profusely illustrated, many photographs capture the town as it was, alongside the same buildings today, so that we can see how their appearances and uses have changed over time.
Since the museum opened in 1960, objects of direct relevance to the town, dating across the centuries, have been saved for posterity, many relatively unimportant on their own, but when brought together, provide a unique flavour of the bygone history of Burford and its community.
The descriptions of the objects featured were compiled by Chris Walker who for fifty years skilfully curated, built and nurtured this distinct museum collection for everyone to enjoy. This book is dedicated to his memory.
"Details
Publisher - Tolsey Press
Language - English
Hardback
Contributors
Author
Chris Walker
Published Date - August 02 2024
ISBN - 9781917356015
Dimensions - 21.0 x 21.0 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 108
Paperback
Contributors
Author
Chris Walker
Published Date - August 02 2024
ISBN - 9781917356008
Dimensions - 21.0 x 21.0 x 0.8 cm
Page Count - 108
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