21st Century – Whittlesey Museum

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

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

Straw Bear Festival Badges

November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 whittleseyheritage

Badges sold during the annual Straw Bear Festival - the design changes each year to incorporate the date. Many of the long-standing organisers and attendees of the straw Bear Festival can be seen wearing a collection of previous year's Straw Bear badges during the event.