| Wondrously Wacky Gadgets Arrive at Museum |
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| Wednesday, 07 December 2005 22:50 | |||
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The Kew Bridge Steam Museum is proud to announce the launch of an
exciting new exhibition, Wondrously Wacky Gadgets, which opens 7
January 2006 through to April 17. Come and delve into Maurice Collins
bizarre collection and guess the obscure purpose of a host of eccentric
contraptions. Maurice Collins collection of ingenious gadgets, built up over the past 30 years, will engage and amuse everyone, both young and old. Explore this amazing collection of fascinating and visually intriguing gadgets and mind-boggling technology from days of old. It contains some of the most weird and eccentric labour saving devices ever thought up, by the imagination of people hoping to strike it rich by their creation. Marvel at the ingenuity of the gadgets and find out how to make the perfect camping cuppa 1920s style and see a self-pouring teapot, just press the lid and out comes a perfect cup of tea! Come and see a portable water closet from 1844, before the days of proper bathrooms! The exhibition contains an interactive section where visitors can attempt to guess the purpose of the gadget and the truth is revealed to see if you guessed correctly! Fascinating and humorous, this exhibition will intrigue and amuse and is a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness. As well as being a passionate collector of gadgets, Maurice also
gives regular talks about his collections and he is the author of two
books "Ingenious Gadgets" and "Eccentric Contraptions", both of which
will be on sale at the museum during the exhibition.
A special evening lecture "A Passion for Gadgets" will be given by Maurice on Thursday 16th march. Tickets for this lecture are available from the museum for £6.50 adults, £5.50 concessions. Doors will open at 6.30pm for a glass of wine and a chance to view the
exhibition 'Wondrously Wacky Gadgets' running at the museum. Normal museum admission charges apply for the Wondrously Wacky Gadgets exhibition.
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