Re: [lace] English lace museums - updates

2015-04-14 Thread Leonard Bazar
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Re: [lace] English lace museums - updates

2015-04-13 Thread Jill Hawkins
Dear Leonard I live close to Bedford and have visited the Higgins several times since it re-opened after the refurbishment. Although the lace that is now on display is limited, there IS a lace display of some of the key Thomas Lester pieces. There is also a display of lacemaking equipment featurin

[lace] English lace museums - updates

2015-04-12 Thread Leonard Bazar
Dear All As Devon notes, things change! The one firm piece of advice that remains is always check with the museum just before visiting - apart from anything else, they may be happy to open especially for you, and also, if you have any particular interests, they may well get things out for you, whet