Our wonderful museum collections reflecting local people, places and heritage have developed through the generosity of individuals, communities and funding bodies. People have shared their knowledge and time, given precious family heirlooms, treasured family photographs and saved important historic documents for future generations to appreciate and learn from. Funding bodies have enabled us to to secure key artefacts of local, national and sometimes international importance 'safeguarding our local history as a source of enjoyment, education and culture for all'.