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​Eastgate House

Sue Haydock

18/10/2016

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"​I belonged to the museum club when I was 12-15 years old. Some of my fondest memories was running up and down the spiral staircase seeing all the stuffed birds and the Upnor mammoth tusk. I remember playing in the Dawber garden and visiting the Lullingstone Roman villa before it had a roof. I also remember the chalet arriving from Gads Hill and being put in place, it was very exciting."
"​One of the most impressive exhibits were the copies of the crown jewels. I used to like looking at those.
 
The curator at the museum was Mr Taylor.  I can't remember the name of the chap who ran the museum club, but we called him Fossil!
 
There was a small 'children's' section opposite the entrance to Mr. Taylor's office.  I found a bat skeleton in our garden at home and it was put on display here.
 
Many years later, when I was running a guide company, we collected jumble for a sale.  Amongst the stuff given to us was a pair of 1920's T-bar shoes in pristine condition still in their box, which I donated to the museum.  I wonder where they are now!"
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