MEREM:2017.56-1
Brief description: limited edition silver commemorative ten dollar coin and cover (Fiji) issued for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, 1952 – 2012 Classifications: society / money / events / jubilee Identifications: coin / commemorative coin Place: London Measurements: height x width x depth 12.6 x 19 Material: metal Completeness: complete Additional images: Click […]
MEREM:2017.46
Brief description: a study of the remains of the Roman, Monastic and Ecclesiastical periods, of distinguished families and monumental inscriptions in Wiltshire, 1822 Classifications: archaeology / local history / Identifications: book Place: London Measurements: height x width x depth 44.9 x 29.1 x 2.8 Material: paper Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the images to view […]
MEREM:2016.4
Brief description: letter dated 10th October 1995 from St. James’s Palace, written on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales to thank Mr Peter Durkee (editor) for sending him a copy of the book ‘Mere Memories’. Classifications: society / communication / personalia Identifications: letter Place: London Measurements: height x width x depth 29.6 x 21 […]
MEREM:2015.34
Brief description: mounted and framed tinted engraving by Hay of Mere Church, Wilts, June 1812 Classifications: society / religion / environment / buildings Identifications: framed picture / engraving Place: London Measurements: height x width x depth 26.5 x 29.8 x 1.7 Material: Completeness: complete Additional images: Click the images to view larger image
MEREM:2012.40
Brief description: “The History of Modern Wiltshire: Hundred of Mere by Sir Richard Colt Hoare of Stourhead, 1822, once belonging to Frances E. Lovibond whose bookpate is pasted inside the front cover was a former owner. Engraved portrait of Colt Hoare on Frontispiece Classifications: archaeology / recent Identifications: book / Place: London Measurements: height 44cm […]
MEREM:2010.76
Brief description: silver coloured badge with the inscription W.V.S Civil defence surmounted by a red and silver crown Classifications: arms Identifications: badge / W.V.S Civil Defence Badge Place: London Measurements: height 3cm Material: tin Completeness: complete
MEREM:2011.1
Brief description: black leather case with metal fasteners and a handle, with studs on the base, containing three drawers and a pocket, once used by Dr Longbourne, Mere G.P 1960 to 1990 Classifications: society / health / person Identifications: doctor’s bag / Place: London Measurements: height 18cm Material: leather, cardboard, metal, wood Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.70.4
Brief description: Geography textbook in a red cloth binding once belonging to Miss Gladys Toogood, c.1906 onwards Classifications: society / education / person Identifications: book / Place: London Essex Measurements: height 18.7 cm Material: board / fabric / paper Completeness: complete
MEREM:2010.69
Brief description: children’s game called ‘Dizzy Dots, The New Parlour Game’, consisting of red folding board comprising a central circle and rotating disk and blank printed circles, and a small red box with lid containing 6 red, 7 green and 9 cream cardboard disks or counters, 1900 = 1949 Classifications: recreation / toys Identifications: game […]
MEREM:2009.89
Brief description: wooden box covered in green flowered velvet with lid containing 36 items used for knitting and sewing by Miss K. Bouverie of Kilmington, mid 20th century Classifications: domestic craft / needlework Identifications: needlework box / Place: London Measurements: height 8.7cm Material: wood and velvet and braid and fabric Completeness: complete Additional images: Click […]