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Our new autumn exhibitions include ‘The History of Cinema in Frome’, and ‘Worn Out in Frome’ a new textile exhibition curated by Dr Lucy Gundry.
Our September Object of the Month is an elegant portrait of a noted writer with strong Frome connections, who was born 350 years ago this month.
An updated version of the museum’s online catalogue, with new, enhanced search functionality, has just been launched.
The History of Cinema in Frome
5 September - 16 November
Our new exhibition recounts the history of Frome’s cinemas.
Since about 1890, five picture houses have been open at different times in Frome, all within half a mile of the Market Place.
The history of of these cinemas, from Bray’s in Vicarage Street to the Westway in Cork Street, tells a fascinating story.
Worn Out in Frome
7-29 September
Worn Out in Frome is an exhibition curated by Lucy Gundry as part of Sustainable Fashion Week. It includes worn and mended items of dress from the collection at Frome Museum, and on loan from visible mender and author Skye Pennant.
Each item tells the story of a life worn out through clothes in Frome.
A pop-up in the old Amica shop in Cheap Street will complement the museum’s display and there will be series of events to accompany the exhibition and pop-up.
https://www.sustainablefashionweek.uk/Frome
https://slowstitch.club/
Calling all researchers!
Following several years of development by a team of expert volunteers, the museum’s new online collections catalogue, with tens of thosands of records covering the history of Frome, is now available to all public researchers.
Accessible online via this website, Axiell Collections is faster in terms of searches and downloads than the previous system and will futureproof the museum with its ability to supports new technical developments in the future.
Together with this year’s refreshed branding and new approach to exhibitions and events, it strengthens the museum’s reputation as one of the most advanced small museums in the south west.
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Frome Museum is entirely run by a team of enthusiastic and committed volunteers.
We receive no regular funding and are dependent on the funds we raise ourselves and on donations from our visitors and supporters.
Thank you for keeping the museum at the heart of the community in Frome.
'Hidden Frome' walk
28 September
** THE WALK IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CLICK ON THE BUTTON TO JOIN THE WAITING LIST**
On 28 September, Andrew Ziminski will be leading ‘Hidden Frome’, a historical and architectural guided walk around Frome.
The walk will start at Frome Museum at 2.00pm and will last approximately two and a half hours.
Based in Frome, Andrew has been working as a heritage stonemason on churches and monuments in Bath and the West Country for more than thirty years.
His knowledge of the history and architecture of Frome is unparalleled. There are sure to be some surprises!
Tickets are £5 each.
