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11th Aug 2017, 6:51 pm | #1 |
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Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
As the title says, does anyone recall actually visiting this. I do, it was when Arreton manor was open to the public in the 1990s
From what I remember, there was a wooden structure with steps, leading up to the inside. Once inside you were greeted with an amazing sight, of about as many radio's as you could possibly get in there, early 1920s sets all complete with their valves, and suitcase type record players too, it sure was some collection from all era's. There was also some ex-BBC broadcasting equipment in there to, and some very large valves. My question is, does anybody know what happened to it all, and were did it all go when the manor was finally closed to the public? (I don't know what year it closed to public viewings) any info would be welcomed and interesting to know. Thank you, Paul. |
11th Aug 2017, 7:13 pm | #2 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
Yes Douglas Byrne-very well known although I never met him. The Museum finally closed around 2005? It's been mentioned on here before Paul and in various mags/on-line etc. Others will know more but sadly, it was a good example of what can go wrong without future planning for handover and continuance. I suppose it just gets too much for an ageing individual to struggle with. I believe that some of the collection fell into decay but a lot was rescued by Forum/BVWS members. The Gerry Wells Museum in South London may have indirectly benefited from that experience as they seem to have built in a very sound structure and forward plan for their own organisation!
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11th Aug 2017, 7:36 pm | #3 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
That's very interesting, thank you for that david.
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11th Aug 2017, 7:44 pm | #4 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
Those thinking of setting up a museum may obtain help from this organisation;
http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk...idiaryNumber=0 |
11th Aug 2017, 8:14 pm | #5 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
I went there years ago but the gear was very poorly stored in a damp building which did it no favours I am afraid.
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11th Aug 2017, 8:24 pm | #6 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
I remember going there, but it must have been in the 1970's. I remember very little except that I thought it a bit untidy.
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12th Aug 2017, 12:16 am | #7 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
I went there in the early 80's. I think I was impressed with it but unfortunately I remember very little.
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12th Aug 2017, 12:25 pm | #8 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
I remember sometime ago seeing some pictures of various radio and television receivers stacked in a wartime bunker with some stuff in an open shed behind the museum that was in Puckpool park?
Christopher Capener
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12th Aug 2017, 4:58 pm | #9 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
You remember correctly Christopher..one of my old threads.
http://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=38397
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16th Aug 2017, 8:20 pm | #10 |
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Re: Arreton Manor radio museum, Isle of Wight
That's a good link there David and takes me back to what I'd forgotten I knew Still a sad story though! There is at least one magazine article I can recall-possibly in Radio Bygones but I'm not sure!
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