New Museum in Suffolk - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Horris · 24th Oct 2014, 9:36 pm

On 30/11/2014 a friend of mine will be fulfilling a long ambition and is opening a Radio & Television Museum.
It is located in the Suffolk village of Monks Eleigh IP7 7AU. It will be open to the public between 10am-4pm.
All will be welcome. If you any one can come along please mention this Forum.

Dave

G3VKM_Roger · 25th Oct 2014, 6:58 am

That's not too far from me in South Norfolk, do you have any more details, like the building where the museum will be located? Are the local media likely to carry any info? A Google only shows this thread.

Thanks

Roger

Nuvistor · 25th Oct 2014, 4:01 pm

It will be later next year before I could visit but I will be putting in the list of things to see. Any more info as Roger requested would be good.
Frank

G3VKM_Roger · 25th Oct 2014, 5:24 pm

Laverham is just up the road from Monks Eleigh, Frank, well worth a visit for its medieval buildings. Don't forget the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton too, some good radio content there.

Roger

Nuvistor · 25th Oct 2014, 5:43 pm

thanks for that info, it will be a family visit but I expect time to visit places so those will go on list.
Frank

robjkmannering · 25th Oct 2014, 7:53 pm

May end up taking the wife if she can be lured with a promise of a lunch out at one of the lovely Suffolk pubs.

Rob

Horris · 25th Oct 2014, 8:21 pm

Hi
The Museum is located in an old Chapel next to the United Reform Church,it is about 100yds from the Swan Pub.
Opening hours are 10-4. This will be the first opening ever,but we hope to open regularly through the year. There is no admission charge but all donations will be for Macmillan Nurses.
Look forward to seeing you all.

Dave

G3VKM_Roger · 25th Oct 2014, 8:45 pm

OK Dave, thanks, all noted.

Horris · 27th Nov 2014, 9:57 pm

Just a quick reminder that the Museum opens for the first time this Sunday.

Dave

Station X · 16th Dec 2014, 11:08 pm

Found this on the BBC News Website:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-30476959

PsychMan · 17th Dec 2014, 1:29 pm

Thanks for the link, looks like a lovely collection and I look forward to getting down sometime next year

nigelr2000 · 17th Dec 2014, 1:51 pm

Not too far from me either looking forward to a nice day out

BassoonBloke · 17th Dec 2014, 3:23 pm

Looks like a nice place for a visit, however I notice that the 'Ekco A22, manufactured in Southend in the 1930s, is still picking up FM and AM radio stations'. Must be a different model than the ones I've seen before (or not quite what it seems ?).

Cheers, Alan.

17th Dec 2014, 4:49 pm

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An Ekco A22, manufactured in Southend in the 1930s, is still picking up FM and AM radio stations

Just what I was going to say, mine does but that is with the help of probably 10,000 transistors (maybe a lot more, a DAB tuner and a pantry transmitter).

Bit of a whoopsie, FM it said I did DAB, well I suppose FM stations are on DAB.

Horris · 17th Dec 2014, 5:52 pm

If any member of the forum wishes to visit outside our normal opening time
(1st Sunday in every month), If they could PM me I or another of the trustees could possibly arrange to open it for you.

Dave

17th Dec 2014, 6:59 pm

Quote:

If any member of the forum wishes to visit outside our normal opening time

What a splendid offer.

newlite4 · 5th Jan 2015, 11:34 am

Anyone know Paul Goodchild? A very good article about him appeared in the Daily Express a few weeks ago raising money for prostate cancer charities by attracting visitors to his museum in Suffolk.
Neil

Horris · 5th Jan 2015, 9:53 pm

Paul is indeed the person whose brainchild this Museum is. Paul has been collecting all sorts of Radio, TV Record players, Tape Recorders for years in the hope of starting a museum. About 2 years ago Paul was given the tenancy of the old chapel. He has spent a lot of time and money bringing it back to life ,it had been empty for about 20 years.
We have managed to repair some of the exhibits, but there are so many it is going to take some time to work through them all.
The Museum is open on the first Sunday of every month. If any member of the forum would like to visit outside these hours please PM me and either I or another of the Trustees will try to be available .

Dave

Nickthedentist · 6th Jan 2015, 11:20 pm

A real achievement.

Only been collecting for 5 years, eh? Lucky he didn't start when he was younger...

Stuart R · 3rd Feb 2015, 11:12 pm

My Dad and I took a trip to Monks Eleigh this weekend. We took the back roads, rather than an A120/A131 dash and wished we had more time (and sunshine) to get out and explore the villages such as Laverham, Cavendish and Clare.

Paul was very welcoming, chatting and demonstrating working exhibits to visitors. He and his colleagues have done a great job of bringing the old Chapel back into use and the collection covers a wide range of sets from the 30's onwards. Radios are the main interest, but there are quite a few reel to reel recorders, record players, and gramophones. There are a some narrow-gauge film projectors, a few early home VCRs and the odd mechanical musical instument. The collection is growing as people get to hear about the museum and offer donations.

Tea, coffee and home-made cakes were available and live Hammond music added to the atmosphere.

The local pub is within easy walking distance and hot food is also available at the tea rooms at the Eastern end of the village.

Paul is raising funds for two very worthy charities so if you are able to get along, I would thoroughly recommend it.

SR

24th Oct 2014, 9:36 pm	#1
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 397	New Museum in Suffolk On 30/11/2014 a friend of mine will be fulfilling a long ambition and is opening a Radio & Television Museum. It is located in the Suffolk village of Monks Eleigh IP7 7AU. It will be open to the public between 10am-4pm. All will be welcome. If you any one can come along please mention this Forum. Dave

25th Oct 2014, 6:58 am	#2
G3VKM_Roger Heptode Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southeast Norfolk, UK. Posts: 773	Re: New Museum in Suffolk That's not too far from me in South Norfolk, do you have any more details, like the building where the museum will be located? Are the local media likely to carry any info? A Google only shows this thread. Thanks Roger

25th Oct 2014, 4:01 pm	#3
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: New Museum in Suffolk It will be later next year before I could visit but I will be putting in the list of things to see. Any more info as Roger requested would be good. Frank

25th Oct 2014, 5:24 pm	#4
G3VKM_Roger Heptode Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southeast Norfolk, UK. Posts: 773	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Laverham is just up the road from Monks Eleigh, Frank, well worth a visit for its medieval buildings. Don't forget the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum at Flixton too, some good radio content there. Roger

25th Oct 2014, 5:43 pm	#5
Nuvistor Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 9,433	Re: New Museum in Suffolk thanks for that info, it will be a family visit but I expect time to visit places so those will go on list. Frank

25th Oct 2014, 7:53 pm	#6
robjkmannering Retired Dormant Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 717	Re: New Museum in Suffolk May end up taking the wife if she can be lured with a promise of a lunch out at one of the lovely Suffolk pubs. Rob

25th Oct 2014, 8:21 pm	#7
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 397	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Hi The Museum is located in an old Chapel next to the United Reform Church,it is about 100yds from the Swan Pub. Opening hours are 10-4. This will be the first opening ever,but we hope to open regularly through the year. There is no admission charge but all donations will be for Macmillan Nurses. Look forward to seeing you all. Dave

25th Oct 2014, 8:45 pm	#8
G3VKM_Roger Heptode Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southeast Norfolk, UK. Posts: 773	Re: New Museum in Suffolk OK Dave, thanks, all noted.

27th Nov 2014, 9:57 pm	#9
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 397	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Just a quick reminder that the Museum opens for the first time this Sunday. Dave

16th Dec 2014, 11:08 pm	#10
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Found this on the BBC News Website:- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-30476959 __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

17th Dec 2014, 1:29 pm	#11
PsychMan Octode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fleet, Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,765	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Thanks for the link, looks like a lovely collection and I look forward to getting down sometime next year

17th Dec 2014, 1:51 pm	#12
nigelr2000 Heptode Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Walsham, Norfolk, UK. Posts: 900	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Not too far from me either looking forward to a nice day out

17th Dec 2014, 3:23 pm	#13
BassoonBloke Pentode Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: East London, UK. Posts: 231	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Looks like a nice place for a visit, however I notice that the 'Ekco A22, manufactured in Southend in the 1930s, is still picking up FM and AM radio stations'. Must be a different model than the ones I've seen before (or not quite what it seems ?). Cheers, Alan.

17th Dec 2014, 5:52 pm	#15
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 397	Re: New Museum in Suffolk If any member of the forum wishes to visit outside our normal opening time (1st Sunday in every month), If they could PM me I or another of the trustees could possibly arrange to open it for you. Dave

5th Jan 2015, 11:34 am	#17
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,805	Paul Goodchild - 800 Radios Anyone know Paul Goodchild? A very good article about him appeared in the Daily Express a few weeks ago raising money for prostate cancer charities by attracting visitors to his museum in Suffolk. Neil Attached Thumbnails __________________ preserving the recent past, for the distant future.

5th Jan 2015, 9:53 pm	#18
Horris Hexode Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 397	Re: New Museum in Suffolk Paul is indeed the person whose brainchild this Museum is. Paul has been collecting all sorts of Radio, TV Record players, Tape Recorders for years in the hope of starting a museum. About 2 years ago Paul was given the tenancy of the old chapel. He has spent a lot of time and money bringing it back to life ,it had been empty for about 20 years. We have managed to repair some of the exhibits, but there are so many it is going to take some time to work through them all. The Museum is open on the first Sunday of every month. If any member of the forum would like to visit outside these hours please PM me and either I or another of the Trustees will try to be available . Dave

6th Jan 2015, 11:20 pm	#19
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,861	Re: New Museum in Suffolk A real achievement. Only been collecting for 5 years, eh? Lucky he didn't start when he was younger...

3rd Feb 2015, 11:12 pm	#20
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: New Museum in Suffolk My Dad and I took a trip to Monks Eleigh this weekend. We took the back roads, rather than an A120/A131 dash and wished we had more time (and sunshine) to get out and explore the villages such as Laverham, Cavendish and Clare. Paul was very welcoming, chatting and demonstrating working exhibits to visitors. He and his colleagues have done a great job of bringing the old Chapel back into use and the collection covers a wide range of sets from the 30's onwards. Radios are the main interest, but there are quite a few reel to reel recorders, record players, and gramophones. There are a some narrow-gauge film projectors, a few early home VCRs and the odd mechanical musical instument. The collection is growing as people get to hear about the museum and offer donations. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes were available and live Hammond music added to the atmosphere. The local pub is within easy walking distance and hot food is also available at the tea rooms at the Eastern end of the village. Paul is raising funds for two very worthy charities so if you are able to get along, I would thoroughly recommend it. SR