Save Wandsworth Museum
We oppose the planned closure of Wandsworth Museum and urge Wandsworth Council to consult local residents, voluntary organisations and schools on finding ways of keeping it open.Last year, 30,000 peop... continue reading »
"Closure would be an outrageous disgrace"
"This is cultural vandalism on an appalling scale. Archaeology events in Wandsworth are always oversubscribed - there is a demand for access to our past. Shortsighted measures which disperse the collections will be bitterly regretted by future generations."
"We think it is a crime to shut down the museum and the libraries. We especially value Alvering library which we use regularly with our child as it is close and very easy to get to. It is is hard to park and get to a library on the high street. We hope you"
"I visited the Lido exhibition last year & thought it was excellent. It's a lovely space in a beautiful building."
"Keep these IMPORTANT services to our community"
"Please don't close this - I spent many a happy hour in there whilst heavily pregnant and not having any friends in the same position at the time - and learnt all about the hugenots in the area which I have bored my husband with since! I now have two girls"
"RIP Wandsworth the cultural"
"Our school gain so much from this facility. It would be a great loss."
"The museum is a vital local resource"
"And my neighbour agrees but is not on line."
"Don't close it"
"It is a crime that these valuable facilities are even being considered for disposal."
"It is scandalous to consider closing it."
"It is amazing to watch Wandsworth Council shooting itself in the foot with this extremely destructive and retrogressive scheme, which includes the closing of a much-loved and the award-winning museum, as well as the cutting of two libraries, creating anot"
"I strongly support this petition"