MEREM:2011.31

Brief description: A “Spring Bell”, used to summon a servant (as seen in the “Downstairs” rooms of many large houses) This bell came from Kilmington Manor, Wiltshire

height: 27.5cm

diameter: 8.3cm

Classifications:
domestic |
Material: iron
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.32.2

Brief description: One of two sepia picture postcards of the fete in Mere, July 1919 showing people in fancy dress (photos by F. Holmes)

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 8.9cm

width: 13.9cm

Classifications:
events |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.32a

Brief description: sepia picture postcard of the fete in Mere, July 1919 showing people in fancy dress (photos by F. Holmes)

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 8.9cm

width: 13.9cm

Classifications:
events |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.33

Brief description: Copy of a photograph portrait of Henry Lander, born in Mere in 1817, son of William and Susannah Lander, died in Mere in 1891. He was one of nine children. Photograph by Goodfellow, Wincanton

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 16.2cm

width: 10cm

Classifications:
personalia |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.34.1

Brief description: Photographic copy on canvas of an oil painting, A self portrait of Joseph Lander in his 19th year

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 27.4cm

width: 20.7cm

Classifications:
personalia |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.34.2

Brief description: Photographic copy of a portrait (photo of poor quality) of Joseph Lander as an old man. The original photograph is at Mitcheldean Chapel

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 16cm

width: 10.5cm

Classifications:
personalia |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.35

Brief description: Black and white photo of “The Spider Gang”, Mere : 4 men sitting on a bench. Date unknown

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 6.1cm

width: 8.5cm

Classifications:
personalia |
Material:
Condition: fair

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.36

Brief description: Sepia picture postcard “H.R.H. The Prince of Wales visit, Mere, July 20th 1923”. The picture shows a line of Red Cross nurses and others waiting to be presented, Photo by F. Holmes (Photograph(s) not available online)

Place: Mere

County: Wiltshire

height: 8.8cm

width: 13.9cm

Classifications:
events |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.37.1

Brief description: sepia photograph of Stourhead Gardens showing The Bristol Cross (by Wilkinson and Co, Trowbridge)

Place: Stourhead

County: Wiltshire

height: 15cm

width: 20.4cm

Classifications:
environment |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised

MEREM:2011.37.2

Brief description: sepia photograph of Stourhead Gardens showing The Lake and Bridge (by Wilkinson and Co, Trowbridge) (Photograph(s) not available online)

Place: Stourhead

County: Wiltshire

height: 15cm

width: 20.4cm

Classifications:
environment |
Material:
Condition: good

Posted in Uncategorised