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Museum The Museum is currently housed on the first floor of the Waveney District Council Office in Broad Street. It was established by Dr. Hugh Cane, and officially opened Lilias Rider Haggard, daughter of the writer Sir Henry Rider Haggard, in 1963.
Paul Poe has donated a number of archaeological specimens, and Frank Honeywood, the Town Recorder, has provided many photograplis, magazines, programmes and pamphlets, There is also a large collection of coins, including Bungay tokens, memorabilia connected with the family of the diarist John Barter Scott, a display case containing material relating to John Childs, the Bungay printer, Clay's printing-works, paintings, engravings and photographs depicting the town and local events. In 1984 the Council Offices were renovated and the Museum collections were re-displayed in two larger rooms. However at present, the lack of storage space, and difficulty access for elderly and disabled visitors has prompted a search for new premises in the town. The Museum is currently managed by the Curator, Christopher Reeve, with Ivy Collins, Assistant Curator, and seven Trustees, including representatives of the Town Trust and Town Council. www.bungay-suffolk.co.uk
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Bungay Museum is situated in the Coincil Offices in Broad Street. Opening Times The museum is open from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.30am - 1pm and from 2pm - 4pm and is well worth a visit Admission: School Parties Welcome Curator Assistant
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The
initial collections consisted of items donated by John Gibbs, clerk
of the Waveney District Council, supplemented with material from the
Haggard family, and the family of Ethel Mann, the historian of 'Old
Bungay'.