Harborough Museum, Leicestershire, UK

16/06/2026

June’s Object of the Month is this spinning wheel from Ashley. Find out more about it, as well as the history of wool production in Leicestershire and spinning in Harborough in this blog by Local Studies Research Volunteer Anna: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/blog/spinning-wheel/
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This elm spinning wheel dates to the late 18th century and is from Ashley, near Market Harborough. Wool was a big part of Leicestershire’s industrial and agricultural landscape since the medieval period, and it was very important in the late 18th century. Britian had been known for its high-qualit...

15/06/2026

We are so happy our new exhibition at Harborough Museum has launched, and we're thrilled to see all the displays around Leicestershire! Find out more on our website: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/walking-through-time/

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10/06/2026

Have you discovered Marston Trussell's forgotten photographer? Learn all about William Law and his pioneering efforts in our local studies display, researched and written by one of our brilliant volunteers.

Find out more on our website https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/marston-trussell/

05/06/2026

Who else is looking forward to the amazing Market Harborough Carnival on Saturday?

Enjoy this throwback photo from ten (!) years ago when Harborough Museum, Market Harborough Library, Leicestershire Adult Learning and the Registration services all worked together to create an amazing Symington-themed float!

Have fun everyone!

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03/06/2026

01/06/2026

Our Local Studies Research Volunteers give so much to Harborough Museum. Their research reveals hidden stories about the Museum’s objects and enriches our knowledge of Market Harborough.

You can take a look at their work in the Object of the Month blog series here: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/blog/tags/favourite-objects/

The object extended labels are online here or in person at the museum: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/the-museum/collections/harborough-collection/

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Check back each month for a brand-new story from the museum

26/05/2026

Last chance to see this our exhibition Straitlaced and Stitched Up, FREE entry until Saturday 30th May.

Visit our website for details of the exhibition and our half-term events: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/events/straight-laced-and-stitched-up/

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Artworks from the Second Turning Textile group inspired by the Symington fashion collection.

21/05/2026

Our object of the month for May is this canal jug decorated in the ‘roses and castles’ style.

Find out more on our website: https://www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk/blog/canal-jug/

You can find out all about life on the canal at Foxton Canal Museum

18/05/2026

On this we are so proud of our work with Culture Leicestershire to bring communities together at Harborough Museum and Market Harborough Library.

Read about the wonderful We Are Harborough, We Are Our Home project and exhibition which invited people to explore their connections to Harborough and local people.

We are so grateful for the support of our museum partners Harborough District Council and Market Harborough Historical Society.

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Over summer 2023 the people of Harborough created a Cloth House with Danielle Vaughan, our new Artist in Residence at Harborough Museum.

12/05/2026

Wow, what an amazing discovery - needless to say we can't wait for the exhibition to come to Harborough Museum and Market Harborough Library

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