Grantham Museum Revamp Set to Welcome Back Local Artefacts

Grantham Museum is on the cusp of receiving a significant overhaul that could result in the repatriation of 20,000 historical artefacts. These pieces comprise the Grantham Collection, which includes local history and art, and have been kept by Lincolnshire County Council since 2010. There are ongoing negotiations to bring these items back to the museum, a proposal that South Kesteven District Council views with positivity. They believe the planned revamp of the museum could significantly support these efforts. The museum will temporarily shut its doors for five weeks starting on Monday, 25 August, with the reopening scheduled for October. This reopening will coincide with events marking the centenary of Margaret Thatcher, a key figure of history hailing from Grantham. Vivian Reichelt, museum chairman, noted that ‘This work marks an exciting new chapter.’ This article was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.