Dear all,
We hope you're enjoying the last days of summer! August has been our highest visitor total yet at Staithes Museum, and we have lots of exciting news to share. You can find the PDF of this month's newsletter at this google drive link, and a summary below that:
🎨 Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage: Special Invite Join us on Saturday, September 14th at 10:30 am for the launch of What the Sea Saw, a digital film celebrating Staithes' fishing history. After the screening, stay for a Q&A with the local fishing community and writer Helena Fox. Free entry, refreshments provided! See what other events and talks are happening this year here.
🖼️ New Museum Signs Our new exterior signs are up! Blending tradition with a modern touch, they're worth admiring next time you visit.
💍 The Mystery of the Birmingham Ring Discover the intriguing story behind our mysterious 9-carat gold ring with origins that continue to puzzle us. If you have any information, we'd love to hear from you!
📚 Book Recommendation Looking for a gripping read? Check out The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides, recommended by Ray. It’s a thrilling account of Captain James Cook’s final voyage.
📈 Visitor Numbers on the Rise Thanks to your support, our visitor numbers have significantly increased! We’re excited to continue growing and sharing Staithes' rich history.
🦋 Pest of the Month: Common Moths Help us protect our textile collections by keeping an eye out for these pesky moths. If you spot any signs of infestation, let us know!
⚓ New Exhibit Labels Explore our upcoming exhibit labels on identifying parts of a ship, created in collaboration with local experts.
🗿 Object of the Month: Māori Wahaika Club Learn about the cultural and ceremonial significance of our featured Māori war club, a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship.
🚢 Model Ships for Sale Support the museum by purchasing one of our beautiful model ships—perfect for collectors and enthusiasts!
🔍 Preview: Object Locations in the MODES Catalogue We’re working hard on cataloguing our collection with the MODES system, ensuring that every object's location and story are well-documented.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the Museum, the Staithes Festival, and beyond!
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