Collection Highlights2 Sep 2021Collection Highlights: The Watercolour of R. TurnerThe Newbury Volunteers – Research into the watercolour of R. Turner by Miss L. Prichard. Watercolour painting of R. Turner of the Newbury Volunteers…
Collection Highlights20 Jul 2021Collection Highlights: George LaileyGeorge Lailey 1869 – 1958, ‘The Last Bowl Turner in England’ Oil painting of George William Lailey in his workshop. Painted by Mr G…
Collection Highlights17 May 2021Collection Highlights: ShoesFrom comfy slippers to favourite party shoes, footwear is often seen as the embodiment of a person’s character. It is also the article of…
Collection Highlights17 Apr 2021Collection Highlights: The Newbury FarthingWest Berkshire Museum has many coins from the 17th Century known as ‘Newbury Farthings’. A large number came from the archives of the old…