Title: Explore Roman History at Wragby’s Temporary Museum
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A pop-up museum has recently been established in Wragby, unveiling the town’s intriguing Roman history. This museum holds a noteworthy collection of artefacts, including tiles featuring the footprint of a toddler that date back over 1,600 years. From now until 21 September, the previously vacant shop, now Wragby Museum, will exhibit various objects and records that honour the area’s affluent history. Among the featured items is a set of Roman tiles, presumed to have been made by children. One particular tile displays the unique footprint of a young child. The creation of this pop-up museum is credited to the diligent volunteers of the Wragby Heritage Group. Financial support for the project was provided by Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey District Council.
Gill Smith, the secretary of the Wragby Heritage Group, commented, “Wragby’s history is rich and complex, with origins reaching back to Roman times. Our collection boasts artefacts from various historical periods, including a toddler’s footprint recovered from a local construction site. We house artefacts from multiple historical periods up until the end of the Second World War. Significantly, much of our history is linked to the prestigious Turner family, who once owned Wragby and its neighbouring towns.”
Wragby’s Heritage Celebrated
Lincolnshire councillor, Natalie Oliver, commended the initiative, observing, “Wragby’s history is fascinating and extends back to Roman times. It’s heartening to see the local community celebrating this. The Wragby Heritage Group’s long-standing ambition to create a dedicated museum to showcase the town’s history is truly deserving of recognition.”
Situated at the junction of five roads leading to key locations including Lincoln, Skegness, Louth, Bardney and Market Rasen, Wragby hosts a history that surpasses Saxon times and is documented in the respected Domesday Book. The museum, open from Thursday to Sunday between 10:00 and 16:00 BST, provides an extraordinary opportunity to delve into the deep historical fabric of this Lincolnshire town.
This article was based on the original report by www.bbc.com, as amended for The Lincoln Post.
