If you still have Christmas shopping to do this week, why not gift a historic artefact sponsorship?
Carisbrooke Castle Museum and Medina Publishing are due to release a celebratory book in Spring 2023 to mark the 125th anniversary of Carisbrooke Castle Museum.
The title will present 100 treasures and curiosities drawn from the museum’s collection, sharing not only some of the Island’s most historic and significant stories but also the more unusual and lesser-known tales of its past.
To make this happen, the charity which runs the Museum is seeking the support of the local community. Members of the public can be part of the celebrations by sponsoring an object.
From a lock of Charles I’s hair to George V’s Isle of Wight Rifles jacket, choose an artefact for £125 (or take a lucky dip for £100) and receive a range of exciting benefits including:
- A limited edition copy of the book (1 of 100)
- A sponsor’s credit line in the first edition of the book and on the object’s display label for 1 year from the book’s publication date
- An invitation to a sponsors’ launch event at the museum.
- Membership of the Friends of Carisbrooke Castle Museum for 1 year from the book’s publication date.
Leading the project is Dr. Rachel Tait, Museum Curator. She says:
“I’m excited that this book will be an opportunity to share with the public the museum’s collection of beautiful and significant as well as quirky and intriguing objects, dating from prehistory to the present day and collected over the last 125 years.’’
Those interested can head over to this page from today to browse the collection and make a purchase.
To keep up to date on the progress of the book, follow the Carisbrooke Castle Museum and Medina Bookshop websites.
I would rather use my money to feed my family
But if the books are free then they would make perfect fuel to keep warm