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Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby Kintyre Forum News » Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:43 pm

Argyll and Bute Council wants to hear the views of the Campbeltown and Kintyre communities on the development of Campbeltown Museum in its iconic building on Hall Street.

The doors will be thrown open to everyone who has a view, ideas or is keen to discuss or simply listen. Everyone is welcome – regular museum visitors and those who may never have stepped through the door before.

The aim is to discuss the development potential of the museum including future displays and interpretations, access and ways in which the Friends of Campbeltown Museum can continue their valuable support.

The public consultation will take place on Wednesday 26 November from 7.30 – 9pm

Campbeltown Museum offers a unique insight into Campbeltown’s ancient and more modern past. With a fascinating and nationally important archaeological collection, the museum describes the creation of the natural landscape of Kintyre and how its first peoples came to Kintyre to farm the area’s fertile lands. Neolithic stone axe heads and cooking pots, sit alongside Bronze Age jet necklaces and swords.
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby lochend » Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:40 am

Where is that magnificent brass model of a temple kept these days? I always made sure I visited te museum when I was in the town and used to marvel at the exhibits,especially the temple.What was it a model of? Was is a representation of Solomon's temple? Any info would be welcome.
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby petewick » Wed Nov 26, 2014 6:35 pm

It is Solomans temple, not sure where it is nowadays....
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby bill » Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:49 pm

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=14244&p=123793&hilit=Solomon%27s+temple#p123793

The above link is from the forum two years ago.It would seem the last sighting of the said temple was at the Masonic Hall.

Unless someone knows different :?:
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby Ship called Dignity » Thu Nov 27, 2014 12:22 am

Good question. Anyone know where it is? There is so much history in these parts that there are so many options for the museum!
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby bill » Thu Nov 27, 2014 10:18 am

http://www.pglargyll.com/uploads/1/3/9/ ... 0_orig.jpg


The above link shows a photograph of " Model of King Solomon's Temple in Lodge St. John's Campbeltown."
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Re: Community views sought on the future town's museum

Postby lochend » Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:02 pm

Thanks Bill,a picture is worth a thousand words!
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