Thousands enjoy special nostalgia exhibition at Melton's museum
If you like nostalgia there is a fascinating exhibition being hosted by Melton Carnegie Museum at the moment.
More than 2,000 people have already visited the project, which features over 300 objects collected from the year 2000.
‘25 Years On! – Revisiting the Millennium Collections’ represents a unique time capsule on what life was like at the turn of the century.
The collection came together at the turn of the millennium, when Leicestershire County Council’s museum service asked families, community groups, local businesses, and organisations to donate an object which told a story about life back then.
Now, a generation later, the museum is revisiting those collections to explore how much has changed and how much has stayed the same, over the past 25 years.
Visitors have enjoyed viewing everything from early mobile phones, printed telephone directories and a European road atlas.
Sporting memorabilia is also featured, with contributions from Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester Tigers, and Leicester City Football Club. The items sit alongside community contributions, reflecting family life, local business, and the early days of the digital age.
Alongside the quarter-of-a-century old items, there’s also a look at how technology, sport, and community life have advanced and shaped Leicestershire since 2000.
Many of the objects that once seemed ordinary, now offer a nostalgic glimpse into the recent past, while others such as vinyl records and sustainable products have made a comeback.
Deputy council leader Kevin Crook, cabinet member for heritage, said “This exhibition is a real celebration of local memories and embodies communities’ contributions from across the county.
“It feels amazing that 25 years has gone so quickly and it’s fascinating to see these items, and how far we’ve advanced in the time that has passed.
"I’d encourage anyone who wants a trip down memory lane to visit the exhibition that acts as a time capsule and discover how Leicestershire looked, lived, and worked at the start of the 21st century.”
Melton Carnegie Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 4.30pm, and the ‘25 Years On – Revisiting the Millenium Collections’ exhibition runs until Saturday February 21, with free entry for all visitors.
Go to www.meltonmuseum.org for more information about the exhibition and upcoming museum events.