Appeals

Leave a distinguishing mark in the heart of Walthamstow's "Village"!

For the "2011 WM Gathering" (23rd-26th June 2011), we thought it would be nice if "Walthamstow Memories" could present a tangible sign of its visitors' love for this special borough of London. So we have arranged a donation scheme to which you, our visitors, may contribute with as much as you like: it will all be welcome!

For example, you could donate a pack of "Buffered acid free tissue pack" for just £8.10! But if you feel particularly generous (someone has, see below!) you could buy a museum grade mennequin!

Making a donation is easy: just click on the PayPal "donate" button below and you will be directed through the easy steps by the safe PayPal system. You need not be members of PayPal to use the system. (If you would prefer to contribute in a different way, please email Daniel).



The list of contributors appears on this site and also on a special plaque at the Vestry House Museum: a longlasting mark in memory of who lived and/or loved Walthamstow.

Donations so far...!

The sum of £750 was officially handed over to the VHM on Thursday 23rd of June. A balance of £85 is being carried over to the new collection.



John H Knowles (WM), Vicky Carroll (VHM) and Daniel J Quinn (WM)

15 Dec 2011 - Your Donation to Vestry House Musem:
Dear Daniel, I just wanted to let you know that we are using the generous donation from Walthamstow Memories to purchase conservation materials for the Museum. This will allow us to continue with our volunteer project to repack the stores and ensure that the objects are all stored in the best possible conditions for the future.
Thank you once again for all your support of the Museum.
Kind regards
Vicky Carroll
Museum, Gallery & Archives Manager
William Morris Gallery
Forest Road
London E17 4PP
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/museums-galleries

Would you like a WM tote bag?

About a dozen tote bags are still available: if you would like one, please donate to our VHM Appeal. The PayPal address will be used for shipping.
 (Please note that bags are empty)



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The Vestry House Museum


Vestry House Museum in the snow - 2010
The Vestry House Museum, placed in Walthamstow's "Village", in spite of its relatively small premises, is an amazing cradle of activities, amongst which: museum, search room & meeting centre. In the few small rooms of the museum are displayed many significant items of Walthamstow's past: from the Bremer's car to an old milk cart, from old cameras to toys, from dresses & uniforms to views of by-gone Walthamstow, as well as a full-size reconstruction of a 19th century "Police Cell" (the Vestry House was a Police station in the mid 1800's)!

You may like to take a 'virtual tour' of the museum [here].


VHM needs....
The 2011 WM Gathering Appeal
Thanks to you...
...we achieved so far (*):

  • Buffered acid free tissue pack
    (£8.10 per pack)

  • Buffered acid free tissue roll
    (£37 per roll)

  • Lipped clamshell box 22x29x6cm
    (£35.95 each)

  • Lipped clamshell box 51x41x6cm
    (£55.95 each)

  • Museum grade mannequin with stand
    (£260.00 each)

  • To replace the 9 worst affected signs (that describe the objects in the garden)
    cost upwards of £200
original fundraising ideas
Fundraising progress thermometers
to track the success of your fundraising ideas
  • No. 1 buffered acid free tissue packs

  • No. 0 buffered acid free tissue rolls

  • No. 3 clamshell boxes 22x29x6cm


  • No. 1 clamshell boxes 51x41x6cm


  • No. 1 Museum grade mannequin with stand

  • Worst affected signs (that describe the objects in the garden)









    • (*) Please note that this list is our projection: VHM might buy the items according to their priorities.