LEATHERWORKING, train building and map making were all part of the fun at Newton Abbot Museum as it celebrated Heritage Open Day earlier this month.

Held on Saturday September 14,  the day was part of a nationwide series of event that explored how people and ideas have moved around and come together throughout history.

‘It really was a well-attended and popular event,’ said Kate Green, the museum’s Community Engagement Officer.

‘Thanks to Brickideas the young, and not so young, budding engineers were able to design and build working trains out of Lego, and leatherworker Bill Snelling was on hand demonstrating the craft and we also had a selection of old leather objects from our collection here at the museum.’

Costumed interpreter, researcher and author Lady Katherine transported visitors back in time to the Tudor age and 800 years of history were available to explore at St Leonards Tower which also opened its doors to visitors for the day.

Newton Abbot Museum. Routes, Networks and Connections event. Leather worker Bill Snelling demonstrating leatherwork
Leatherworker Bill Snelling demonstrating the craft (Steve Pope/MDA)
Newton Abbot Museum. Routes, Networks and Connections event. Map creating with Kate Green
Map creating with Kate Green (Steve Pope/MDA)
Newton Abbot Museum. Routes, Networks and Connections event. Young train driver Arthur Nutbeam (5) from Newton Abbot
Young train driver Arthur Nutbeam (5) from Newton Abbot (Steve Pope/MDA)