Straw Bear – Whittlesey Museum

On Display, Post-War, Straw Bear, Whittlesey History

Melodeon?

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 whittleseyheritage

~~~Currently on display in the Straw Bear case~~

21st Century, On Display, Post-War, Straw Bear, Whittlesey History

Straw Bear Stick

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 whittleseyheritage

A wooden stick decorated with ribbons and bells, as used to lead the Straw Bear.

21st Century, On Display, Post-War, Straw Bear, Whittlesey History

Straw Bear Festival Memorabilia

November 22, 2016April 12, 2017 whittleseyheritage

In addition to badges and programmes, an assortment of other memorabilia has been produced in association with the Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival over the years. The Whittlesey Museum collection includes items such as tankards, decorated plates and prints commemorating the Straw Bear. The photograph below shows a Straw Bear themed cupcake which was on sale… Continue reading Straw Bear Festival Memorabilia