Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 16hWe have a number of waistcoats in our collection including this black 18th century waistcoat. It has 4 front pockets, is lined in white silk with purple and beige stripes, and has 6 silk covered buttons, plus an extra buttonhole for a watch chain. 040
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 16hOn this day in 1666, Samuel Pepys recorded in his diary that King Charles II was wearing a vest. Pepys described this new garment as ‘a long cassock close to the body, of black cloth, and pinked with white silk under it, and a coat over it…’ 130
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 18hThe Museum will be closing at 1pm today (Thursday 15 October) so we can welcome St Mary's Primary School for a visit to explore Prehistoric Royston. 040
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 18hstatic.klipy.comWoman Lip Biting and SmilingALT: Woman Lip Biting and Smiling 010
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 14/10/2026When W. B. Gerish arrived in Hertfordshire, he discovered a county rich in curious folk tales and enduring local beliefs. Our next talk brings Gerish’s findings vividly to life, uncovering the strange, the supernatural, and the unexpected. 📅 Wednesday 21 October 🎟 £6 💻 Book via our website 033
Reposted by Royston MuseumMerchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 13/10/2026It turns out a 🍆 harvest is too rude for bluesky censors. However have no fear here are two naked people jousting on giant snails instead. 117829
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Emma had lots of fun this afternoon with Year 1 at Meldreth Primary School. We played with lots of different toys before putting them on a timeline. Plus, the children made their own thermatropes. 031
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Come and create your own handmade cards for Christmas, whilst enjoying a glass of Cava and meeting new people. This workshop provides all the materials to make a few cards using paper craft techniques, such as pop-ups and collage. 📆 Friday 6 November 🎟 £20 per person 💻 buff.ly/9nB5tnG 011
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Join the Friends of Royston Museum for a relaxed coffee and cake morning. Catch up with friends, meet new people and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of something delicious. 📆 Wednesday 23 September, 10:30 – 11:30 🍰 Free for Friends 🍰 £3 for non-members 020
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026static.klipy.comLeonardo DiCaprio's Exasperated Eye RollALT: Leonardo DiCaprio's Exasperated Eye Roll 050
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026🔎 Who's booked in for the first weekend of The Thief & The Highwayman? 🔎 Starting this weekend, assemble your team, prepare for the challenge and step into a heist forged in history! Enjoy a new escape room experience from Great Escapists Escape Room at the Museum. Full details: buff.ly/mFM4FWp 032
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026When W. B. Gerish arrived in Hertfordshire, he discovered a county rich in curious folk tales and enduring local beliefs. Our next talk brings Gerish’s findings vividly to life, uncovering the strange, the supernatural, and the unexpected. 📅 Wednesday 21 October 🎟 £6 💻 Book via our website 052
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Step into a world of wonder and mystery at Royston Muesum this half term! Explore magical stories and legendary creatures through hands-on crafts and playful activities. Let your imagination run wild as you create and play. 📆 Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November, 10am to 4pm 🎟️ £3.50 per child 011
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 02/10/20262nd October 1924 was the offical opening of the Royston & District Hospital. However, the first patients had been transferred from the old Cottage Hospital in Barkway Road in the August. The purchase and development of the new hospital cost £10,500, with funds raised from public subscriptions. 031
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We can't wait to see our Museum Tots and Spark young creatives next week! Tots will be exploring Royston's historic high street with Emma. 📆 Wednesday 7 October, £4 Spark will be getting creative with Rhi in their relaxed social creative space. 📆 Thursday 8 October, Free 💻️ buff.ly/M7iSmA6 012
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Yesterday, Emma visit the fascinating Frogmore Paper Mill for the Herts Museums AGM, and may have become a little distracted by their type. She also picked up some of their Ellie Poo paper. Wondering what Ellie Poo paper is? Well, it's paper with the inclusion of fibre pupled by an elephant! 🐘 021
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 30/09/2026On this day in 1896, the county boundary dividing Royston between Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire changed. Historically, the boundary ran through town along Baldock St and Melbourn St. The boundary placed the whole town into Herts. In 1989, the boundary moved again to follow the completed A505. 183
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We have three brilliant talks coming up... 👻 Oct 21: explore the work of W. B. Gerish, who preserved the folk tales of Hertfordshire 👑 Nov 18: discover King James and the gunpowder plot 🎄 Dec 16: enjoy a light hearted look at an interwar Christmas Find out more and book tickets: buff.ly/OX4KOf0 021
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Our What's On has just had a festive update. Why not head over to our website and discover what's happening at the Museum this December? www.roystonmuseum.org.uk/what-s-on 013
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Join us on Friday 2 October for a wonderful evening of Music at the Museum, hosted by the Friends of Royston Museum in collaboration with Creative Royston. It'll be a rare opportunity to enjoy the brilliant 3Folk. Plus, there'll be a performance of 'Fen Song'. 💻 buff.ly/Y55p89q 022
Reposted by Royston MuseumMerchant Adventurers’ Hall @merchantshallyork.org · 25/09/2026Apologies for a repost but it's the Merchant Adventurers Michaelmas Feast this evening so we are very busy trying to stop the devil urinating on our blackberries. The post will explain more... 39417
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We can't wait to see our Museum Tots and Sparks next month! Tots will be exploring Royston's historic high street with Emma. 📆 Wednesday 7 October, £4 Spark will be getting creative with Rhi in their relaxed social creative space. 📆 Thursday 8 October, Free 💻️Book here buff.ly/M7iSmA6 011
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On Sunday 27 September, join us for a free morning of film and poetry. We will be showing "Breath" by David Van-Cauter which won in two categories at Dublin's Bloomsday Film Festival, June 2026 and was a runner up in Los Angeles Poetry Film Festival April 2026. Followed by a talk with readings. 013
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026😍 The team are beyond excited about our latest acquisition! 😍 E.H. Whydale captured many of Royston's buildings in his painting and etchings, but we didn't have anything showing King James's palace - until now! This beautiful artwork measures just 8.5cm by 11cm and was a chance find online. 082
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Join BEEE Creative for free dance, film, story sharing, photography activities for all ages as part of Royston Art Festival. Celebrate the everyday heroes who help care for our environment, inspiring our community to connect, create and take action. 📅 Saturday 26 September 👨👩👦All Ages 🎟️FREE 012
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Queen’s Road School was built to replace the British School on Fish Hill, which had become too small. Work started in October 1909 and cost £5029. The school opened on 21st September 1910. The new school's large playgrounds, separated into boys and girls although the classes were mixed. 040
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Join BEEE Creative for free art, recording and writing activities for all ages as part of Royston Arts Festival. 🕚11:00pm & 1:30pm: Join in for 15 mins of dancing fun! 🕛12:00pm & 2:00pm: Try out digital apps on an iPad and make a short film, animation or soundtrack. 📅 Saturday 26 September 🎟️FREE 001
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 19/09/2026✨️ Come and see our historic printing press in action today between 10am and 4pm. ✨️ Chat to Rhian, see the press in action and have a go at printing your own memento to take home. Plus, enjoy the Royston Printmakers exhibition upstairs in our gallery. 083
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 19/09/2026In 1902, the renowned cricket batsman, Jack Hobbs, played for Royston against Herts Club and Ground. He scored 119 runs and earnt his first professional fee of 10 shillings. This match was celebrated on 19th September 1929 when Jack Hobbs returned to Royston to play with local cricketers. 041
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join us for a *FREE* Animation Workshop with BEEE Creative on Thursday 24 September, 5:00pm - 6:30pm Create your own movement and bring it to life using stop motion to make a short film. No prior experience or equipment is needed. Open to 11 to 18 year olds. Booking: carrie@beee-creative-cio.uk 000
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join us on Friday 2 October for a wonderful evening of Music at the Museum, hosted by the Friends of Royston Museum in collaboration with Creative Royston. It'll be a rare opportunity to enjoy the brilliant 3Folk. Plus, there'll be a performance of 'Fen Song'. 💻 buff.ly/Y55p89q 020
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026On Sunday 27 September, join us for a free morning of film and poetry. We will be showing "Breath" by David Van-Cauter which won in two categories at Dublin's Bloomsday Film Festival, June 2026 and was a runner up in Los Angeles Poetry Film Festival April 2026. Followed by a talk with readings. 001
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Join the Friends of Royston Museum for a relaxed coffee and cake morning. Catch up with friends, meet new people and enjoy a cuppa and a slice of something delicious. 📆 Wednesday 23 September and Wednesday 21 October 🕛️ 10:30 – 11:30 🍰 Free for Friends 🍰 £3 for non-members 042
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026See the impressive 150-year-old Columbian printing press, which once printed the Royston Crow, in action at the Museum. Plus have a go at inking, placing and printing your own memento to take home. 📅 Saturday 19 September, 10am to 4pm 🎟 Free Entry, donations welcome 🎟 Small charge for printed items 021
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Our newest escape room from Great Escapists Escape Room, The Thief & The Highwayman, launches October 8th. Assemble your team, prepare for the challenge and step into a heist forged in history. Suitable for all ages. Book now at greatescapistsroyston.com 010
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026🎶 It's raining, it's pouring, The Museum is open this morning, Escape from the weather, We'll all feel much better, Exploring Royston's stories!🎶 052
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026In 2009, Tim Brookes discovered many of the world’s minority alphabets were being driven out of existence, so he decided to try to save them - by teaching himself to carve and preserving them in beautiful woods. Discover his work in our talk on Wednesday 16 September 💻 buff.ly/iURnLrR 031
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026See the Royston Tapestry on full display for the first time since 2019 on Saturday 12 September at Royston Parish Church as part of their Heritage Open Day event. Plus enjoy demonstrations of the organ and bells, tours of the church and refreshments. 021
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026😘 Like it's famous muse, it's technically not a tapestry... 040
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026You're a beautiful tapestry of timbers and medieval gorgeousness 😘 170
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Didn't get tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum? Why not come and see the Bayeux-inspired Royston Tapestry at Royston Parish Church this Saturday, 10am to 4pm, instead. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c5...bbc.co.ukBayeux Tapestry exhibit opens doors for first time as visitors flock to the British Museum - follow liveIt is being loaned to the British Museum while its usual home in France undergoes renovation - large queues have formed and tickets are sold out for the rest of the year. 051
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Shops were running short of ice-cream, the Green Plunge Pool had an all-time record of 1800 visits in a single day and most of the county's 169 school swimming pools were closed due to the water shortage. 010
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The summer of 1976 also saw record high temperatures and low levels of rainfall: "with only six inches of rainfall in the first eight months of 1976 the Royston rainfall continues at desert level". These articles were published in the Herts and Cambs Reporter/ The Royston Crow on this day in 1976. 130
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026See the Royston Tapestry on full display for the first time since 2019 on Saturday 12 September at Royston Parish Church as part of their Heritage Open Day event. Plus enjoy demonstrations of the organ and bells, tours of the church and refreshments. 031
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026See the impressive 150-year-old Columbian printing press, which once printed the Royston Crow, in action at the Museum. Plus have a go at inking, placing and printing your own memento to take home. 📅 Saturday 19 September, 10am to 4pm 🎟 Free Entry, donations welcome 🎟 Small charge for printed items 041
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Our monthly Spark! sessions are a great place for young creatives to meet up and do something creative together. You can follow the task, or you make what you want, it’s your art club! 📆 Thursday 10 September, 4pm to 5:30pm 📆 Thursday 8 October, 4pm to 5:30pm 🎟 Free (ages 8–13) 💻 buff.ly/kznC0xd 022
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Join us on Friday 2 October for a wonderful evening of Music at the Museum, hosted by the Friends of Royston Museum in collaboration with Creative Royston. It'll be a rare opportunity to enjoy the brilliant 3Folk. Plus, there'll be a performance of 'Fen Song'. 💻 buff.ly/Y55p89q 011
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Are you ready to head back to school later this week? In 1966, the Co-operative on the High Street had "everything for school". Who remembers having the "Skip-Along" or "Chum" school shoes? 040
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 31/08/2026In 2009, Tim Brookes discovered many of the world’s minority alphabets were being driven out of existence, so he decided to try to save them - by teaching himself to carve and preserving them in beautiful woods. Discover his work in our talk on Wednesday 16 September 💻 buff.ly/iURnLrR 041
Royston Museum @roystonmuseum.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The Bank Holidays Act 1871 became law in May 1871. It gave 4 bank holidays in England, Wales and Ireland. In 1971, it was replaced by the Banking and Financial Dealings Act. Originally the first Monday in August was the bank holiday, as can be seen in this notice from the August 1872 Royston Crow. 040