The Locksmith Journal Jul/Aug 2019 - Issue 63 | Page 64

The History of Locks Museum Your feedback is welcome The History of Locks Museum is constantly searching and researching historic locks – do contact us if you can add to this heritage. For further information about the History of Locks Museum, its collections and archive, contact Curator Brian Morland [email protected] Tel: 01202 513787 (International: +44 1202 513787) The History of Locks Museum maintains permanent displays at:- The Heritage Room Master Locksmiths Association HQ, Rugby UK There are several hundred artefacts on display dating from the 2nd century AD to the recent past. There is also a special extraction of the Global Catalogue giving more information about the items on display together with a small reference library. Opening Times: The Heritage Room is open to the public once a month at the weekend usually a Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Tel: 01327 262255 Email [email protected] for the next open day. MLA members can view anytime when visiting HQ. Address: 1 Prospect Park, Valley Drive, Rugby, CV21 1TF Fordingbridge Museum Fordingbridge, Hampshire, UK Fordingbridge, the birthplace of the famous Chubb brothers, Charles and Jerimiah, this display features Chubb locks from the early years to those of the recent past. Opening times: Easter to the end of October. Mon-Sat 11am - 4pm. Closed on Sundays, except on Bank Holiday weekends. Tel: 01425 655222 Email: [email protected] Address: Fordingbridge Museum Trust, King’s Yard, Salisbury Street, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1AB The Museum, its artefact preservation and archaeological research projects are self-funding via: Our online shop www.morlandslocks.co.uk Thank you for your support. We also welcome your old locks, keys and catalogues etc. for preservation within our reference collection and archive. Contact our curator: [email protected] | Tel: 01202 513787