Rutland's Hidden Treasure
PLANS to transform Rutland County Museum into a state-of-the-art cultural and civic centre have taken a step forward, following approval from cabinet. At a recent cabinet meeting, members voted to …
We are excited to announce the arrival of a new fossil to our collections! This amazing bone belongs to a Pterosaur (possibly part of an ulna), the largest animals ever …
A linen sheet, well over a hundred years old, donated to the museum is believed to have been hand woven in Caldecott, Rutland and the last sheet to have been …
This beautiful silver brooch was found at Little Casterton in May 2020. It dates between 1600 – 1700. Although annular brooches are typically Medieval in date, plain silver examples continue …
While using the British Newspaper Archives for some research I kept seeing adverts for Rutland Straw Bonnets throughout the 19th century. Having never heard of such a bonnet I asked …
We received the fantastic news on Thursday that Rutland & Melton have secured a £23m Levelling Up Fund grant. £2m of the investment is earmarked for Rutland’s heritage, specifically the …
For the last forty-five years the answer would have been, ‘Yes’, but further back in time a definite NO. Why? No 6-8 Mill Street’s façade may not have changed much …
This amazing discovery was found during the 2020 lockdown by Jim Irvine, the son of the landowner. When the mosaic was initially partially uncovered, the archaeological team at Leicestershire County …
My name is Neil Prince, aged 74, and I am a retired Firefighter. I was born in Hednesford, Staffordshire at the home of my maternal Grandmother, Fanny Newton. I was …
We are delighted to announce the return of this beautiful bronze gilt, Anglo-Saxon Square Headed brooch. Originally found at Market Overton, it is part of Oakham School collection of archaeology. …