Museum of Brands and Packaging - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

M0FYA Andy · 3rd Dec 2017, 11:08 am

This video is a slide-show of displays of items from the Opie collection.

They have a good selection of old radio sets, shown at about 1 minute in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh2qoj2RkPE

Andy

camallison · 3rd Dec 2017, 11:44 am

It used to be in Gloucester docks. Where is it based now?

Colin

camtechman · 3rd Dec 2017, 12:09 pm

The original Robert Opie museum in Gloucester is now located at the London Lighthouse Building (off Lancaster Road) once owned by the Terence Higgins trust:

http://www.museumofbrands.com/whats-...elocation.html

camtechman · 3rd Dec 2017, 12:47 pm

Pic:

Stuart R · 6th Dec 2017, 9:11 am

A nice selection of pictures, especially considering the strict photography ban in place!

I asked staff if I could take a close-up picture of the Champion set (3rd from left, bottom shelf). I explained that one was featured in a BVWS article where the author was unsure about the style of knobs fitted.

I got an unhelpful no.

Still a good place to visit and the photos are just a taster of what is there.

SR

Peter.N. · 6th Dec 2017, 11:19 am

Very nostalgic, I didn't know some of that wasn't still made! Its a bit like Beamish only they have the shops as well.

Peter

stitch1 · 6th Dec 2017, 7:05 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart R

I asked staff if I could take a close-up picture of the Champion set (3rd from left, bottom shelf). I explained that one was featured in a BVWS article where the author was unsure about the style of knobs fitted.
SR

Assuming it's the Champion 836 I have one if the pics are still needed.

John

CambridgeWorks · 6th Dec 2017, 7:40 pm

Visited it about 5 years ago. Quite a walk from the nearest tube station as it was absolutely pouring with rain! Nicely laid out with huge amount of items relating to the title.
I am surprised at the negative response. It would I feel certainly put off most of this forum membership from ever donating anything?
Different to the Malta Aviation museum where I have donated a few items. It is always so nice to chat with Ray the owner, his wife or son. However, I think to request sitting in his Spitfire or Hurricane would possibly get a "no"!
Rob

3rd Dec 2017, 11:08 am	#1
M0FYA Andy Nonode Join Date: May 2007 Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 2,511	Museum of Brands and Packaging This video is a slide-show of displays of items from the Opie collection. They have a good selection of old radio sets, shown at about 1 minute in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh2qoj2RkPE Andy

3rd Dec 2017, 11:44 am	#2
camallison Heptode Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Yarm, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 535	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging It used to be in Gloucester docks. Where is it based now? Colin

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camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging The original Robert Opie museum in Gloucester is now located at the London Lighthouse Building (off Lancaster Road) once owned by the Terence Higgins trust: http://www.museumofbrands.com/whats-...elocation.html __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it! Last edited by camtechman; 3rd Dec 2017 at 12:32 pm.

3rd Dec 2017, 12:47 pm	#4
camtechman Nonode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, Bucks. UK. Posts: 2,552	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging Pic: Attached Thumbnails __________________ When I die, please don't let my Wife sell my collection for the amount I told her I paid for it!

6th Dec 2017, 9:11 am	#5
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging A nice selection of pictures, especially considering the strict photography ban in place! I asked staff if I could take a close-up picture of the Champion set (3rd from left, bottom shelf). I explained that one was featured in a BVWS article where the author was unsure about the style of knobs fitted. I got an unhelpful no. Still a good place to visit and the photos are just a taster of what is there. SR

6th Dec 2017, 11:19 am	#6
Peter.N. Dekatron Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Charmouth, Dorset, UK. Posts: 3,601	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging Very nostalgic, I didn't know some of that wasn't still made! Its a bit like Beamish only they have the shops as well. Peter

6th Dec 2017, 7:40 pm	#8
CambridgeWorks Nonode Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Spalding, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 2,858	Re: Museum of Brands and Packaging Visited it about 5 years ago. Quite a walk from the nearest tube station as it was absolutely pouring with rain! Nicely laid out with huge amount of items relating to the title. I am surprised at the negative response. It would I feel certainly put off most of this forum membership from ever donating anything? Different to the Malta Aviation museum where I have donated a few items. It is always so nice to chat with Ray the owner, his wife or son. However, I think to request sitting in his Spitfire or Hurricane would possibly get a "no"! Rob __________________ Apprehension creeping like a tube train up your spine - Cymbaline. Film More soundtrack - Pink Floyd