The Museum of Technology: The History of Gadgets and Gizmos set to open for summer in Throckenholt

Hundreds of marvellous machines and glorious gadgets will be back on public display when a popular museum reopens its doors for the summer season.

The Museum of Technology: The History of Gadgets and Gizmos, in Throckenholt, opens on Thursday, May 25 and will be welcoming visitors every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September.

Owners Trevor Cass and Rosie Hourihane relocated to South Holland in 2011 and opened their museum showcasing their large collection or artefacts, including early cameras, weaponry from WWI and WWII, telephones, computers and televisions – many of which still work and can be demonstrated – in 2016.

Visitors will also be able to view the couple’s military Land Rover, which saw action in Northern Ireland during the 1980s. A selection of Military Wireless Sets, reflecting those used during the Second World War and later, are also on display inside the vehicle.

‘We’re really looking forward to reopening,’ said Rosie, ‘now we’ve completed a few seasons, it’s apparent that our visitors love our hands on approach.

‘They’re amazed by the variety of items we have here - and that we really do have something for everyone.

‘The older generations love reminiscing about the items from their childhoods, while today’s youngsters love hearing their stories and seeing the items their grandparents had!’

As well as more than 1,500 curiosities dating from 1850 to 1980, other facilities include a large car park, disabled access throughout, tea-room, outdoor picnic area and a community room, which is available to groups for activities including reminiscence sessions.

The Museum of Technology stems from Trevor’s passion for collecting vintage technology as a child. Rosie persuaded him to put his vintage telephones on display in a redundant showroom at his former business premises in Hertfordshire and things snowballed from there. Then they began collecting even more items.

The museum is a not-for-profit registered charity, run entirely by volunteers, with an entrance price of £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.

Opening hours are 10am to 4pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but groups of ten or more can be accommodated outside these times by appointment. The museum only accepts cash payments. For more information about its collection visit www.museumoftechnology.org.uk

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