Exhibitions during 2024

Current Major Exhibition –

A NIGHT ON THE TOWN

A series of exhibitions reflecting how Sleafordians entertained themselves in times gone by.  The first concentrates on the amateur dramatics scene in the town, with sincere thanks to Sleaford Playhouse for the loan of artefacts and costumes.

Other current exhibitions:

Crime & Punishment in Sleaford

19th and 20th century stories and artefacts from the life and crimes of Sleaford.

      

Bass Maltings

An exciting exhibition on the iconic Bass Maltings: From Construction to Dereliction

The Bass Maltings in Sleaford are a large group of eight disused malt houses originally owned by the Bass Brewery of Burton upon Trent.  Constructed between 1901 and 1907, the Maltings are the largest group of malt houses in England;  they have been designated Grade II* on the National Heritage List of England recognising them as “particularly important … of more than special interest.”

      

60th Anniversary of the Red Arrows

A small display to celebrate this important anniversary of our local iconic aerobatic display team.

Centenary of Sleaford Picturedrome, October 2020.

A selection of memorabilia of the now closed Sleaford Picturedrome, reflecting its history and stories.

    

Peg Dolls

The Museum is lucky enough to have a large collection of exquisitely dressed and decorated peg dolls. They were made by the late Mrs Joan Fairgrieve of Bracebridge Heath and were generously donated to the Museum by her family.

    

Postcards

Historical views of Sleaford, plus postcards from the Front, WW1.  And a few saucy seaside ones too!

       

Childhood cabinet

Toys and artefacts from Sleaford childhoods.