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Our Old Home
Located in the High Street, this grade 2* listed building was home
to the Arundel Museum from 1977 until it was reluctantly vacated at the end of 2007.
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Rupert Brooks
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First Social Event of 2008
Our first social event of 2008 was an evening of jollification on 18 January
at the Norfolk Centre. A three course supper was laid on by Terry Bedford of St. Marys Gate Inn
who sponsored the event. Music from the 60s, 70s and 80s was provided by 'Touch2Much'.
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Delivering Our New Temporary Home
A new temporary home for Arundel Museum was delivered to Mill Road Car Park
on 29 January 2008, and a start was then made to making it habitable for the new season.
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John Bowyer
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Opening Our New Home
The official opening of the new temporary home for Arundel Museum took place at Mill
Road Car Park on 14 March 2008. The Duke of Norfolk kindly performed the opening ceremony.
For a report on the official opening
click here.
The Museum was open to the public from Saturday 15 March, and it is currently hosting a
photographic exhibition of the Porches and Porticos of Arundel, linked to a walking tour of the town.
A series of different exhibitions is planned for the coming year.
The Museum will now remain open throughout the winter.
Our accommodation is sponsored by Geoffrey Osborne Ltd and Speedy Space Limited.
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John Bowyer
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John Bowyer
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Spring Talks
This spring, two interesting talks were enjoyed by members and guests at the Norfolk
Centre. On 13 March, a talk on Roman Armies was given by John Smith, Curator of Bignor Roman Villa.
Then on 17 April, Tony Pratt of the Wey and Arun Trust gave a talk, illustrated by slides and video,
entitled 'Horsham to Littlehampton in 100 years'.
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Spring Fundraising Events
The Museum Society organised two events at the Norfolk Centre on Saturday 29 March.
Together they raised over £1600 towards the funds for the new Museum.
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Spring Market
Our Spring Market was held during the day. It featured numerous stalls, games and a tombola
to amuse visitors. And there were refreshments to sustain them.
Tribute to Flanders and Swann
Later, David Bathurst provided us with a 'Tribute to Flanders and Swann' during
an evening that included a two course supper.
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Rupert Brooks
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Rupert Brooks
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Ale and Beer-Houses of Old Arundel
Rupert Brooks is researching the Ale and Beer-Houses of Old Arundel on behalf of the
Arundel Museum Society. A draft manuscript with pictures has been submitted to a local publisher of
books on history. It could achieve publication with the proviso that sufficient support warrants the
printing.
If you think you would buy such a publication, subject to seeing the finished book,
please click here to download a notice
of intent, and send a completed copy to Rupert.
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AGM
The 44th Annual General Meeting of the Arundel Museum Society was held on 14 May
2008 at the Norfolk Centre. After the formal agenda was complete, Graham Whitehouse presented a
progress report on the plans for the new Museum and its building.
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Summer Boat Trip and Cream Tea
The Museum Society organised a boat trip on the River Arun on the afternoon
of 7 June. It left from Arundel Boatyard and went upstream. The tide was high so the views
were good. On returning to the town, a cream tea was laid on in the Boatyard Tea Rooms.
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Martyn Must
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