Affiliated Events

The Wallpaper History Society is pleased to invite wallpaper and design enthusiasts to an online talk ‘The Life of Wallpapers: The Huard Collection at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum’ by Emily Banas, Associate Curator of Decorative Arts and Design at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum. Emily will share unique insights into

Factual and anecdotal presentation by two former paper mill firemen and members of the Frogmore Paper Mill Heritage Fire Brigade.  Peter Hailes and Paul Sturman have a knowledge not just of fire, but of the history of the area which will astound you. Paul is a fourth generation fireman once based at Home Park paper

Find out how the railways transformed the local area.  Presented by Michael Stanyon, historian, and the person responsible for the formation of the Apsley Paper Trail archive. An informal and interesting talk with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.. Ticket price includes a fish and chip supper. Teas and coffee will also be served. Please