More than £30,000 pledged by supporters towards five years of running costs for Wisbech and Fenland Museum

A landmark museum in Wisbech at risk of closure has had £34,000 pledged towards its running costs for the next five years from a group of supporters.

PUBLISHED: 14:42 05 December 2018 | UPDATED: 14:42 05 December 2018

Clare Butler

Wisbech and Fenland Museum has seen 11 individuals, one business and six local charities all dig deep to give at least £1,000 every year until 2026. Picture: WISBECH AND FENLAND MUSEUM FACEBOOK

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source: Wisbech Standard

2018-12-05 16:38
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