Black History Month 2021 at Wycombe Museum
Wycombe Museum celebrates Black History Month 2021 with a selection of events. With support from The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and Near Neighbours. Book readings & talks from author K.N. Chimbiri Saturday 23rd October, Wycombe Museum...
October Half Term Holiday Activities at the Museum
We’ve got loads planned for you and your family during the October Half Term Holiday. Whether you’re after forest school fun or creative crafts take a look at what we’ve got on below. Current Month Event Type AllCraftFamily Fun DaysForest...
G-Plan Furniture – A Potted History
How it all began G-Plan was developed in the 1950’s by E. Gomme Ltd., a long-established furniture company in High Wycombe. It’s arguably the most successful mass-produced furniture of the post-war period in this country. The company which became E. Gomme Ltd. was...
Featured Object: The Straw Splitter
Straw splitters were used by women workers in the cottage industry of straw plaiting during the Tudor and Stuart times. The plaited straws would be sold to Luton, where they would be turned into straw hats. The invention of the straw splitter meant that local women...
