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14th September 2021

9/14/2021

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Heritage Open Days started on the 10th and goes on until the 19th. There doesn't seem to be so many places open this year, which I guess is not surprising, but recommended by Mark and Michelle I went to Hartlebury Castle on Sunday. I haven't been there for 50 years (giving my age away) when I went with a school friend. It used to be the home of the bishops of Worcester and also contains the county museum which was really good. These first few pictures are from the bishop's house.
There were also some beautiful examples of needlework done by local people. Some tapestry kneelers in the chapel and some re-creations of chair covers originally created by Lady Carew, a renowned needlewoman, in 1918. Needlework always fascinates me. I wish I was that good.
The museum was really interesting. There was a display of the 1950's and I'm afraid I could remember everything in it! (Giving my age away again). I actually had one of the toy sewing machines in the picture. Love the 50's dresses.
There was also an interesting display of farming in Worcestershire, focussing on the main crops produced such as asparagus, hops and fruit.

​Here are a few random pictures from the rest of the museum inside.

I was fascinated to read about the Bromsgrove Guild, an association of international designer craftsmen who worked in a variety of materials including metal, wood, stone and glass and produced the gates for Buckingham Palace, the bronze doors to the Bank of England, two of the Liver Bird statues on the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool and many memorials commemorating the 1st World War. Who knew!

Outside there is an excellent collection of gypsy and showman's caravans as well as other horse drawn vehicles and a car made in Kidderminster. 
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    I am Jenny (when I was little my dad always called me Jenny Wren) and I enjoy making hand crafted things. Watch this space to see what I am working on.
    I have two sons - Mark, married to Michelle with children Anais 19 and Roman 15, and Richard - married to Debbie with children Brendyn 15 and Olivia 12.

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