On a beautiful sunny afternoon a group of our Capel Ladies visited this quaint museum in Monks Eleigh. A vintage enthusiast, Paul Goodchild fulfilled his dream when he found a home for his collection of over 500 radios, gramophones and televisions in this former United Reform Church.

His obsession began with a purchase at a car boot sale and built up gradually over the years to what it is now. He originally kept them all in his home, then in sheds in his garden where he restored many of them to working order, but eventually wanted to find a venue where he could display this grand collection. The museum is open to the public on the first Sunday of the month when his friend Bryan entertains on a Hammond organ. He is not allowed to charge, but welcomes donations to Prostate Cancer and Macmillan Nurses.

Exhibits included a Pye TV on which Mr Goodchild remembers watching the Queen’s coronation as a child. Many of us were reminiscing about some of the items which WE could remember, which was a bit worrying!

Report and photos by Pat Bradford