You Thrill Me
Continuing our tour of the Museum’s collections we find this entertaining piece of Victorian medical technology. A, hopefully, mild electric shock may be administered by use of the metal terminals …
The Burley Hermitage
One of the objects in our Collections is a model of The Burley Hermitage. The Hermitage in Burley park was built around 1807, designed by the 9th Earl of Winchelsea.Sadly …
The Practical Architect
This interesting and beautifully crafted set dates from the early 20th Century. It was produced by A.B. Richter of Rudolstadt in Thuringia. The Richter company produced a vast range of …
On a Roll
Continuing the tour of the postal items in our collections revealed a small wooden box containing a ‘Fixo’ stamp affixing machine. The advantage of stamp affixers was that application of …
Going Postal
Fifty years ago Great Britain had its first national postal strike. The strike by Postal Workers in support of a pay rise took place between 20th January and 7th March …
The Sound of Music
This bronze plaque has been part of our collection since 1981. It features the image of a woman and bears the inscription Mary Wakefield 1853-1910. So who was Mary and …
Thorntons’ Selection
The name Thorntons is now generally associated with chocolates, but for over a century in Oakham at least it was associated with plumbing and decoration. The origins of this business …
Dolly Mixtures
Through the centuries children have loved to play with dolls. For the most part, it’s the dressing up aspect of doll care that has been a favourite pastime: whether it …
Keeping a Straight Course
One of our more unusual exhibits is a Pattisson tractor which was previously used at Luffenham Heath Golf Club. The Pattisson golf tractor was a sturdy machine specifically made for …
Castles in the Sea
One of the larger items in our collections is a name board from a ship, HMS Oakham Castle. HMS Oakham Castle was built by A. & J. Inglis in Glasgow. …