Items in the Collection
Museum items available to view around Conwy County.
African Clubs: 'Congo Clubs'
These clubs were carried by some of the students of the African Institute on their journey to Colwyn Bay. They were used when the students gave talks and during occasions when they fundraised for the Institute. They are a part of the Congo House / African Institute display at the Colwyn Bay Library.
Bronze Age Hoard (replicas)
Three axe replicas of the Abergele Bronze Age Hoard and children’s art inspired by them can be viewed at Abergele Library. The art was created as part of the Festival of Archaeology 2024. The original Abergele Bronze Age Hoard is on display at Conwy Culture Centre.”
Hotpoint Washing Machine
This washing machine was made locally in Llandudno Junction where the Hotpoint factory was one of the largest employers in the area. This model is called the Countess.
The Children's Library Display
The Children's Library Display contains:- Betws y Coed Guest Book Page; Mussel Purse Souvenir; Archive Images on Plates; Piece of Goosey's Boat - Goosey was a local Dolgarrog man who looked for survivors following the Dam Disaster floods in 1925. The piece in the display was deposited by his grand-daughter.
Conway Valley Doll's House
B.S. Bacon (Games) Ltd established a toy factory in Llanrwst in 1947 which made doll's houses under the 'Conway Valley' name. The factory was called Bes Bac Works.
A video of one of Conwy Museum Service's doll's houses can be viewed here!
