then the Wisbech and Fenland Museum would be a star attraction. Much of its furnishing is as it was when it opened in 1847, and it has important and often little-known collections ranging very widely and sometimes idiosyncratically, but with strong themes of Thomas Clarkson and slavery, and a large part of Chauncy Hare Townshend's gatherings, which reminded me of John Soane's.

Even more excitingly, a funding crisis has led to a bold new vision for the museum and for it playing a key role in the resurgence of Wisbech more generally. Sincere congratulations and best wishes to director Martin Lawrence and his trustees as they take this great work forward.

More details at http://www.wisbechmuseum.org.uk