Visitors have been flocking to see the new museum and library at Castleford. Some of the comments from visitors have included:
"Love the new building - really lovely"
"An excellent addition to Castleford, Thank You"
"Very interesting facts and displays."
"The kids enjoyed the museum"
"Really interesting, a lot of information in a small space. Well thought out and displayed"
"The town really needed a facility like this. Well done all the team who fought to make it reality."
"Worth every penny. What the town has wanted for years. Well done classy Cas."
"The museum is awesome to what it was. As a Cas lass i love it."
"I really like your roman section, because it's my topic at school"
Front of House staff who work at Castleford Forum Museum have been enjoying hearing memories from visitors that have been inspired by the museum displays. Many of the subjects explored in the displays are within living memory, and the people of Castleford are full of wonderful tales of characters and experiences relating to what they see.
"He used to live down our road" - about Gilligan's roundabout
"Arthur Atkinson was a legend, but was known to us kids as Uncle Arthur. He ended up working in the cinema"
We have also been given lots of pointers about objects on display, especially the pottery and glass pieces. Visitors have also been suggesting what we should add to the displays:
"Would like to see the history of Castleford Theatre, Bill & Ben and other famous residents"
Groups and individuals are invited to explore subjects they are interested in by getting involved with the curating of the community cases. If you have any ideas about further displays please contact us
A lovely moment came when a women recognised herself on one of the photos talking about the history of Queen's Mill.
"Oooh That's me!"
She then brought her friends back to see her on the Allinson's Lorry:
If you have not yet visited the new Castleford Forum Museum, do pop along and if you have already visited and liked what you saw then tell a friend to go!
Castleford Forum Library and Museum, Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1BB
Telephone - Museum: 01977 722084
Opening times
Monday - 9.30am to 5.30pm
Tuesday - 9.30 to 5.30
Wednesday closed
Thursday - 9.30am to 7.00pm
Friday - 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am to 4.00pm
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