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I am currently involved with a voluntary run independent industrial museum
site in the UK. The museum exists because of the survival of an iron forge.
The forge has a long history being in production from the 17th century
through to circa 1908.
Unfortunately this natural focus for the site has been largely over shadowed
by a collection of steam engines, that have no historical connection to the
site. I have been asked by the custodian to try and redress this imbalance
by producing an exhibition outlining the history and development of the
forge. I would therefore be grateful for any help anyone can offer in terms
of themes and possible content for the exhibition.
I would especially like to hear from anyone who has prepared similar
exhibtions for industrial museums, with regard to the level of technical
background information that should be included.
I have no formal museum training, my background being as an archaeologist
and surveyor.
Best wishes,
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Jeff Morris AMInstCES PIFA Email [log in to unmask]
Wortley Top Forge Archaeological Survey
Wortley Top Forge Industrial Museum
Wortley Village
Wortley
Sheffield
S30 7DN
A Research Project of the South Yorkshire Industrial History
Society (formerly The Sheffield Trades Historical Society)
Registered Charity No. 506339
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