Visitors to the Blacksmith’s Cottage on Sunday 16th August enjoyed a display of some of the treasures held at the cottage. On display was an unusual embroidered velvet mantelpiece drape, a dress suit once owned and worn by the late Mr Cornelius Alkemade, a Marshman radio, designed and manufactured in Bacchus Marsh, a high chair that converts into a pusher, and a silver-plated Edwardian egg-cup and tray set . The cottage is a true treasure...
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A BACCHUS MARSH WORLD WAR 1 SUPPER CLOTH This hand-embroidered portion of a linen supper cloth is an interesting donation from the Van Alkemade family that is being researched at present by members of the Blacksmith and Forge Group of Volunteers. World War 1 Bacchus Marsh enlisted men and their families are the common theme that has been embroidered skilfully with white cotton and amazing needle skills on a piece of linen. This portion came...
In mid-December 2014 and in time for our visitors prior to Christmas, an interpretive sign was erected featuring the Gaol cell and the square ship’s water tank with the expertise of Mason and Geoff from Challis Design. Both the cell and the water tank are positioned at the rear of the yard behind the Cottage and Forge. A walk inside the cell is an experience you’ll remember – there’s even a bit of graffiti (old style)...
What a treat for those who attended our open day on 17 August 2014. We had Stan mending shoes, Bill explaining whittling (shaving bits of wood into beautiful objects), and Lockie, the Clydesdale. We had great attendance throughout the day; many children with parents and grandparents walking back into the “good old days” watching with wonder. Lockie, our star Clydesdale stallion, a 7 year old at just over 17 hands, demonstrated his skills at...
