We are delighted to announce that our new exhibition, titled ‘The town store in the county’, John Walton & Co. Ltd. is now live! The exhibition introduces and explores the Walton dynasty of Mere’s shopping world during the 19th and 20th centuries. John Walton started the business in 1864 and this would grow greatly over
We have a very busy few months at the museum with many events taking place. Our next exhibition will explore the ever popular topic of the Walton dynasty of Mere’s shopping world during the19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition will open to the public on Tuesday September 2nd. Come and be astonished! Following on from
The Friends of Mere Museum are grateful to everyone who supported with such enthusiasm, both events they put on during the course of one week in May! The Plant Sale (on the 13th) and Quiz (on the 17th) raised over £1000 for the museum. The Museum depends entirely on funds raised by The Friends, so we are all very
Our new exhibition has been devised, designed and installed by members of the Mere Footpath Group. With over 70 footpaths there are plenty of opportunities to go walkabout! There is about 35 meters of footpath for each person in the town. The Mere Footpath Group help maintain and improve the paths, stiles and gates around the town.
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