Village museum ends its season early for repairs

One of the museum wall's has suffered structural issues

A museum has had to close temporarily because of structural issues.

Thorney Museum, near Peterborough, which is run by the Thorney Society, has had its season cut short for building repairs.

Volunteer Dorothy Halfhide said a wall had suffered structural issues, possibly due to the weather.

The museum holds exhibits and historic information on Thorney, including about the rebuilding of the village in 1885 and the medieval monastery.

Dorothy Halfhide said the extent of the repairs was yet to be finalised

Ms Halfhide, who has been a volunteer at the museum for about 30 years, said: "It is a pity that we will miss the last three [weeks] of the season, especially as we have the Heritage Open Day on Saturday."

The Heritage Open Days offer opportunities to explore history, architecture and culture, with several other local venues including Flag Fen and Peterborough Cathedral taking part.

"We aren't certain of the amount of work needed for the wall... but will find out this week," Ms Halfhide said.

It is hoped it will reopen in time for spring.

"We have about 25 to 30 volunteers and I think we are worth volunteering for," she said.

"The museum is really committed to showing the history of Thorney."