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Nameplate

An oval iron plate with inscription ‘COTTRELL & Co, No. 311, THE “CLIMAX”, HAY, CORN AND STRAW ELEVATOR, EDDINGTON IRONWORKS HUNGERFORD BERKS’.

Nameplate

Nightcap

This cap belonged to Sir Benjamin Rudyerd, a politician, lawyer and poet who lived at West Woodhay.

Nightcap

Newbury Coat Replica

The 1991 Newbury Coat is a replica of the coat made in June 1811 at Greenham Mills.

Newbury Coat Replica

Bowl

A wood-turned bowl made by George Lailey in 1943. “G. W. Lailey June 26 1943” is marked on base in pencil.

Bowl

Bomb Tail Fin

This tail fin is believed to have been from a German bomb dropped in Newbury during the Second World War.

Bomb Tail Fin
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