Wessex Archaeology is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and to celebrate this, Andrew Manning, a senior project manager, will talk on how new technology is making the past visible, and providing evidence of the life of our ancestors. From the dim distant past of the post-glacial horse hunters of Horton, through the recently discovered Neolithic monuments
The Friends of Mere Museum are already planning an exciting series of fund-raising events to entertain you during the upcoming year. The first will take place on April 5th! Andrew Manning of Wessex Archelogy will talk to us about the work of WA and the latest discoveries. Our famous Plant Sale will be on Saturday
Our latest exhibition ‘Chemists, Printers and Posters’ tells the very interesting story of four men who kept Mere informed about daily life and events for over 160 years between them! It has been attracting a good audience and some nice comments in the visitor’s book. It’s certainly one of the more rewarding ways of spending
We are proud to announce that the latest exhibition, which explore the chemists, painters and posters of Mere is now live! There are many interesting stories within the exhibition which traces the highs and lows of these three areas. The earliest recorded chemist was Edwin Bracher in 1857. They had a printing press in his
It was great to see so many at our preview evening tonight. ‘The Tale of Two Rivers’ is a marvelous insight into the relationship between Mere and its rivers. The exhibition at the museum explores the importance of the Ashfield and the Shreen to Mere, their history, environment and wildlife, the industries dependent on them, their formerly
Our long-promised Big Museum Event will soon be upon us! Do make a note of Saturday afternoon, June 16th, 2-5 p.m, when the Museum will be open to let you see what goes into the running of your local Museum. The focal event will be the keynote talk given by the Conservator from the Wiltshire Museums
Our next exhibition will be one mounted jointly by the Mere Rivers Group and the Museum, and will be installed on Friday-Saturday June 8th-9th. It will be called ‘A Tale of Two Rivers’, and will explore the importance of the Ashfield and the Shreen to Mere, their history, environment and wildlife, the industries dependent on
The next new exhibition at Mere Museum will be two of the Wiltshire at War Travelling Exhibitions: ‘Keeping the Home Fires Burning’ and ‘A Child’s War’. They will be installed in the afternoon of Tuesday May 15th. These exhibitions will on display until Wednesday June 6th! Please do drop by and find out more.
The time has come at last for the Friends’ Famous Annual Plant Sale! This will take place on Saturday, 12th May at 10.00am in the Grove Building. This always proves to be a popular event and raises lots of money for the museum. We looking forward to seeing you!
The Friends’ first fund-raiser this year is a Quiz Night, and it will take place on Friday, 27th April in the Grove Building. Doors will open at 7.00pm. Come with a ready-made team of four or just turn up and join in. Refreshments will be available and we shall also have a raffle.