Wisbech Museum announces exhibition set for October

The exhibition, called "The Odder the Better," will take visitors on a journey from the Victorian era to the present day.

Curator Robert Bell has handpicked an assortment of curiosities, contributed to the museum since its establishment in 1835, for visitors to enjoy.

Many of these artifacts have never been displayed before.

The exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm every Wednesday to Saturday in October.

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Mr Bell said: “Collectors and their collections of curiosities make up the majority of the museum's treasures.

"We're still being offered and have the privilege of putting on display the items people have brought together and treasured.

"The variety is staggering – and every item tells a story."

He explained how Wisbech Museum Society was established in 1835 by a group of gentlemen led by the vicar, Henry Fardell.

The society was formed to discuss scientific and historical discoveries.

The museum was built to house their collections, and in 1847, it was opened to the public.

Mr Bell said: "We're more sensitive today and rightly so.

“What used to be called the mummy's hand to send a shiver down the spine we now label as a mummified hand.

Portrait of Charles I found nailed to the roof of Walsoken Church in 1871 (Image: Submitted)

"It's a more accurate description and helps us remember it belonged to a human being like us.

“We're revising our ideas about history and politics all the time, but I don't believe in putting long explanations on labels.

"Everyone is free to make up their own mind about what we have on display.”

On October 16, Mr Bell will host a curator's coffee morning in the museum's Hudson Room from 11am till midday.

This will provide visitors with an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the unique items on display.