Mystery of smashed Museum railings (From Bromsgrove Advertiser)

Mystery of smashed Museum railings

1:21pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

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PUZZLED residents are trying to solve the mystery of how historical railings were smashed in front of a Bromsgrove Museum.

The black railings, which were positioned above the front window and sign, have become a key feature on the museum building.

The railings have historical importance, as they date back to the 19th century. The balcony came from the Station Masters House, which was at the side of St Godwald’s Road, and was used to survey the Lickey incline.

The house was pulled down in the 1980s to make way for the new bridge in St Godwald’s Road, and the railings were saved by the former Conservative councillor Dennis Norton.

The railings have been on the front Bromsgrove Museum for decades, until they were found smashed on the pavement in front of the building, in Birmingham Road, on February 3. It is understood they may have come off the building at around 10am.

Dennis Norton said the parts of the balcony have been put into the museum, and it is hoped they can be put back together.

Anyone with information helping to solve the mystery is asked to contact Dennis on 01527 578676.

Mr Norton is part of a trust who hope to reopen Bromsgrove Museum, following negotiations with the district council. Dennis entrusted his prized lifetime’s collection of 25,000 artefacts to the council 15 years ago.

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