Wragby Museum opens for the summer
Visitors have the chance to step into the rich history of Wragby as the town’s new pop-up museum opens its doors
A vacant shop in the town’s marketplace has been transformed into a vibrant museum telling Wragby’s story as a strategically important community where five roads meet.
The museum has been a true passion project of volunteers from The Wragby Heritage Group and has been made possible thanks to support and funding from Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey District Council.
Among the treasures on display are Roman floor tiles, that still show the footprints of a toddler running loose around the workshop as they laid out to dry, more than 1,600 years ago.
The objects, documents, photographs and memories form an exhibition that spans from prehistory right through to the 20th century.
Cllr Natalie Oliver, executive member for culture at Lincolnshire County Council and county councillor for Woodhall Spa and Wragby, said: “I’m thrilled to see the museum open its doors. Wragby has a proud history dating right back to Roman times and it’s brilliant to see this being celebrated.
“The dedicated volunteers from The Wragby Heritage Group have had a longstanding ambition to showcase the town’s amazing history in their own museum and I’m delighted we have been able to step in to help make this dream a reality.
“With many visitors flocking to the coast to enjoy the summer sunshine, Wragby is the perfect pitstop and I’d urge them to call in, explore the museum and grab a bite to eat at one of the brilliant pubs and cafes.”
The museum has been a true passion project of volunteers from The Wragby Heritage Group and has been made possible thanks to support and funding from Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey District Council.
Wragby Museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm until Sunday, September 21 - to find out more, follow the Heritage Group on Facebook.
A local knitting group designed toppers for Wragby marketplace to celebrate the museum's opening.