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Museum call
9:41am Thursday 12th February 2009
MAY I thank Tom Clemett for putting on a fantastic exhibition of historic postcards, photos and posters of Barry at Victoria Park.
Historical information like this really needs a permanent home in Barry.
With major changes and development around the town such as Main Street, Cadoxton and Barry Island Funfair, we need our own local museum now more than ever.
The old fire station in the centre of Barry would be a great place for such a museum. This historic building has been left to rot and decay for too long.
Cllr Nic Hodges Lower Romilly Road Barry
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Ex-PatBarrian, keithlisa@lineone.net says...
2:45am Sun 22 Feb 09
I am certain that Cllr. Hodges has thought this out and is keen to see it through.A museum for Barry is a must and should be discussed both by the citizens and within council.
Possibly local groups could discuss all and report back - The Barry Men's Forum comes to mind amongst others if they would oblige.
Please do not see money as the first stumbling block - identify the requirement, benefits etc and the practicalities can come later.
I do not see this as a business venture or profit making and need not come directly from the tax payer. Yes, costs need to be covered and I would not see that coming from an entrance fee, especially for locals. but a small charge to visitors should not go amiss.
Many a family hold valuable items and many an attic has an artifact to be given or loaned. So no real cost in stock !
The time factor is important: we need to see something from day one, not wait 10 years for fruition. I suggest temporary venues and almost immediately. Charity shops manage and we have enough empty premises. with all assistance from Barrians this could begin very quickly.
Please, give the concept lots of thought and lots of support. Barrians paid for and built paid for the memo: You are called on again to help in putting something back into the town you reside and benefit all including yourselves.
Who knows, your help now, could provide a museum / visitor centre for our future generations.
Ex-PatBarrian