Our busy summer looks to continue into autumn with many visitors finding their way down to Narberth Museum and plenty of forthcoming events and activities to report (writes curator, Pauline Griffiths).

A highlight of the season is our new exhibition on the evolution of underwear - Narberth in Bloomers. It reveals the hidden history of this fascinating topic and invites you to take a glance at our pants! Entry is included in our usual admission charge.

One of the joys of working at the museum is that no two days are the same. We never know, for example what our next donation might be and this month brought in a particularly engaging collection of early jigsaws. Unlike their modern counterparts, the pieces do not interlock and no picture is provided to guide you. Staff rose to the challenge of this essential piece of historical research, however and two out of the six jigsaws have been now been completed

Sometimes, the everyday work of the museum volunteers goes unacknowledged. Sandra has donated many hours researching and co-ordinating local information. She’s currently undertaking a major project to collate the history of all the main houses and businesses in the streets of Narberth and their inhabitants. She’d welcome any information current residents might be able to add. Photographs, especially from the 1950s onward would be particularly helpful.

If you would like to join our friendly, welcoming team of volunteers, do get in touch.

As always, the museum has a full and varied programme of events coming up. There’s still time to catch the tail end of the Book Bonanza - hundreds of quality second hand books at bargain prices.

On Wednesday, October 18, we welcome Tony Riches to speak on The Tudors in Pembrokeshire. He will be signing copies of his books and no doubt carrying on the discussion over tea and coffee afterwards.

Lastly, there will be an autumnal leaf decorating workshop for children over half-term.

For details of these and our regular activities - the Living Memories café for those affected by dementia and the family history surgeries - you can contact the museum on (01834) 860500 or email [email protected]