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Letters From Moscow

Laurence Cadbury's travels to the Soviet Union in 1941

1 February 2018

Something wicked this way...

Our Halloween spooktacular is back!

12 September 2018

Lovely letters from Laurence

8 February 2019

Take a seat

George Cadbury models an item from our collection

4 February 2019

Object of the Month - November 2018

Stories behind funeral hatchments.

7 November 2018

Blue is the Colour

Historic passports from the Sir Adrian Cadbury archive

11 January 2018

Adding to the museum collection

27 September 2018

Mending the Manor

Looking after our heritage

21 September 2018

Object of the Month - September 2018

A richly decorated fireback

18 September 2018

Archival Arrival Online

New archive material now available on our website

24 October 2018

Digs with a Difference

A museum collector at university

5 September 2018

Bournville Heritage Open Day

Visit 11 historic venues for free

26 June 2018

Object of the Month - June 2018

A famous artist's leather costrel

19 June 2018

Selly Manor Opening Hours

Open 7 days a week in June, July and August

28 May 2018

Object of the Month - May 2018

Royal visits to Bournville

17 May 2018

Cadbury Archive Uncovered

Student completes cataloguing of family papers

28 March 2018

A letter from George Cadbury

A glimpse into a father and son's relationship

14 February 2018

Object of the Month - August 2018

Revealing Images of Selly Manor

16 August 2018

Stuck for things to do during half term? We can help and its only £2 per child for lots and lots of fun activities! All next week Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. Join us for TIME TRAVELLERS ADVENTURES! #kidsfun #halfterm #holidays https://t.co/mPEwSfyIUt

12 February 2019

Gillian our Heritage Manager has a croissant with raspberry jam every morning before work! The rest of the team have porridge, fruit, toast and eggs and bacon! #NationalCroissantDay https://t.co/wBvvlpZ2hT

30 January 2019

Do you love Bournville? #MakeANewFriendIn4Words https://t.co/MU71O30Ek5

7 February 2019

Its been a fab week! Lots of school visits but this time they were all learning about The Great of London. We went to lots of meetings, launched our events, took party bookings and said goodbye to our student Jordon https://t.co/UdBgcPbePa

8 February 2019

@Miss_McAdam Thanks for visiting! We're glad you had a nice time and so pleased the sun was shining! Have a great half term!!!

15 February 2019

Not long before the schools break up! What are you doing for half term? We're getting ready to go back in timeeeeeeeeeee! Mon 18th- Fri 22nd 10am-5pm. Lots of lovely activities, games and trail AND kids get in for £2. #halfterm #holidays #bargainhunt https://t.co/OspQeNJKny

13 February 2019

One more day left at school! We're SO excited for half term, are you? Join us for some Time Traveller Adventures all next week. 18th-22nd Feb and kids get in for only £2. So much to do and see that'll keep you busy for hours. #halfterm #holiday #holidaymode https://t.co/jhKiIviqo3

14 February 2019

Don't worry we haven't forgotten!!! HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all our loyal and amazing supporters! Thank you for always showing us so much love. #valentinesday #HappyValentinesDay2019 #love https://t.co/heZTYcCcmj