Collections

Bassetlaw Museum exhibits and stores material comprising local history, archaeology, costume, photographs, agriculture and art.

A small number of objects has been selected to illustrate these themes. The items are chosen because they are not usually on public display due to the fragility of the materials.

Please select which objects you wish to view.

• Agriculture - a selection of related photographs
• Archaeology - objects ranging from the Neolithic to the Post Medieval period
• Paintings by James Walsham Baldock (1822-1898)
• Costume items from 1820 to 1950
• Needlework samplers from the museum's collection
• Royal charter relating to the Royal Borough of East Retford
• Silver - East Retford Borough Civic Plate
• Toys from the museum's collection
• Valentine cards from 1812 to 1950
• Local photographs taken by Retford professional photographers, Edgar Welchman and Son, and other photographers