The first floor gallery explores the social, commercial and industrial history of the area. Mining, baking, hospitality and banking are covered. Politics too! Read the scandalous story of the corrupt election that took place in 1880 when half of the 2000 electorate admitted they had bribed, or been bribed for their votes!
Don’t miss our famous Hooden Horses, or a stuffed rat playing a whistle.
And if that’s not enough, there’s a giant sandal, some fabulous local art and an impressive collection of old shop signs and a cabinet of vintage crested china.
