Gordon Russell Design Museum - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Tractionist · 8th Jun 2022, 5:01 pm

(Mods - hope this is posted in the correct place ....)

The Gordon Russell Design Museum is located in a Cotswold Stone building in the village of Broadway - it features many fine examples of his 'Arts & Crafts' furniture .... all beautifully constructed and displayed.

However, of even greater interest to the Brethren on this forum are the many 'mint' examples of his Brother Dick's [AKA R.D. Russell] cabinet designs (complete with chassis/workings i.e. radios!) commissioned by Frank Murphy.

These radios are so handsome and 'minimal' - they actually look '21stC Modern'. All the sets are in beautiful condition and the veneers are truly luminescent/radiant.

So: if you're in that neck of the woods .... spend an hour or so in there - and then clamber up to The Tower/Folly ... prior to partaking in afternoon tea!

Rich Woods · 8th Jun 2022, 7:11 pm

There used to be a rather nice pre war TV too in the collection, and a couple of nice Murphy Bat Wing sets. I’m not sure if they are on display in the Museum, I worked for the parent company for a while in the late 90’s when the Broadway site was still making office furniture and the Museum such as it was back then was part of the showroom.

Panrock · 8th Jun 2022, 7:14 pm

Seem to remember years ago I had a hand in restoring some of those radios.

Steve

Tractionist · 8th Jun 2022, 8:12 pm

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Originally Posted by Panrock

Seem to remember years ago I had a hand in restoring some of those radios.

Steve

It's either your handiwork Steve - or they've just come off the production line!

8th Jun 2022, 5:01 pm	#1
Tractionist Heptode Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK. Posts: 875	Gordon Russell Design Museum (Mods - hope this is posted in the correct place ....) The Gordon Russell Design Museum is located in a Cotswold Stone building in the village of Broadway - it features many fine examples of his 'Arts & Crafts' furniture .... all beautifully constructed and displayed. However, of even greater interest to the Brethren on this forum are the many 'mint' examples of his Brother Dick's [AKA R.D. Russell] cabinet designs (complete with chassis/workings i.e. radios!) commissioned by Frank Murphy. These radios are so handsome and 'minimal' - they actually look '21stC Modern'. All the sets are in beautiful condition and the veneers are truly luminescent/radiant. So: if you're in that neck of the woods .... spend an hour or so in there - and then clamber up to The Tower/Folly ... prior to partaking in afternoon tea! __________________ Red to red, black to black. Throw the switch and stand well back!

8th Jun 2022, 7:11 pm	#2
Rich Woods Hexode Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ceredigion, Wales, UK. Posts: 256	Re: Gordon Russell Design Museum There used to be a rather nice pre war TV too in the collection, and a couple of nice Murphy Bat Wing sets. I’m not sure if they are on display in the Museum, I worked for the parent company for a while in the late 90’s when the Broadway site was still making office furniture and the Museum such as it was back then was part of the showroom.

8th Jun 2022, 7:14 pm	#3
Panrock Nonode Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,534	Re: Gordon Russell Design Museum Seem to remember years ago I had a hand in restoring some of those radios. Steve __________________ https://www.radiocraft.co.uk