woa2 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I have just heard that Clandon House in Surrey has been destroyed by a devastating fire. In the basement was the East Surrey Regimental Museum. My thoughts are with the curator for the loss. http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/clandon-park-fire-massive-amount-9148162 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 According to the news, the fire started in the basement. It is not looking good for the museum. Bad as it is, at least there are no reported injuries so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woa2 Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 According to the news, the fire started in the basement. It is not looking good for the museum.Bad as it is, at least there are no reported injuries so far. I found out last night that the fire started in an electrical cupboard just outside the Museum. The VCs the Museum had were in Bank storage, and a new Medal cabinet protected some others. All documentation was stored off-site, but the reserve collection was stored on the top of the building, which was a total loss including some drums from the regimental band in 1914. According to witnesses, the local Fire Brigade were very helpful and keen to save as much from the Museum and house as they could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I found out last night that the fire started in an electrical cupboard just outside the Museum. The VCs the Museum had were in Bank storage, and a new Medal cabinet protected some others. All documentation was stored off-site, but the reserve collection was stored on the top of the building, which was a total loss including some drums from the regimental band in 1914. According to witnesses, the local Fire Brigade were very helpful and keen to save as much from the Museum and house as they could. It could have been so much worse. Not much consolation though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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