The artefacts and archive material will be placed in safe storage during the closure period so will not be available for inspection or consultation.

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During the closure period a display in the window of one of the unoccupied units in St Martins Walk shopping centre is reminding the public of the Museum’s existence, its history, the reason for the present closure and the hopes and plans for the future. Several history of Dorking books published by the Museum and the Local History Group are on display and a prominent notice announces that copies may be purchased from the adjacent Fothergills Coffee Lounge. The Museum Committee is indebted to Mr Ashley Baker, proprietor of Fothergills and Mr Rice, manager of St Martins Walk, for their kind cooperation.

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Dorking History Publications

Following the closure of the Museum for reconstruction, through the good offices of
Mr Ashley Baker, arrangements have been made for the undermentioned publications to be available for purchase at Fothegills Coffee Shop in St Martins Walk, Dorking.

“A Brief History of Dorking”

“Dorking - A Surrey Market Town”

“Early Victorian Dorking”

“St Martins Church - History”

“Peter Labilliere”

“ A Dorking Childhood”

“The Dorking Cock” ( pamphlet)

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Dorking Local History Group

The Group - is a subsidiary of Dorking and District Preservation Society - holds monthly meetings with speakers, members' evenings, guided walks, and outings - initiates research into the history of the town and surrounding villages and works with Dorking Museum to support members in their research - publishes books and pamphlets, and an annual journal, 'Dorking History'. The Group is involved in local history events throughout the county. For more information please click on the link below.

Dorking Local History Group

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NEW MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Museum Committee is in need of some new faces to replace members who are soon to retire including the curator responsible for the artefacts and a Museum Secretary. Anybody interested in joining the dedicated museum team at this exciting time should contact Terry Wooden for more details terry.wooden@virgin.net or call 01306 882624 or leave a message via the museum website (www.dorkingmuseum.co.uk).

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