If you still have Christmas shopping to do, 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.
100 treasures and curiosities
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 are seeking the support of the local community.
Sponsor an object
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 one 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 one year from the book’s publication date
Sponsorship gift certificates are available.
Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Founded as a museum of Isle of Wight history by Princess Beatrice in 1898, Carisbrooke Castle Museum is an accredited museum and charity that cares for an extensive collection of artefacts connected to Island life over the last 1000 years.
Tait: Quirky and intriguing objects
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.”
Sponsor an object
Those interested can head over to the Website 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.
