Clwyd West MS and Conservative Parliamentary candidate for Clwyd North, Darren Millar, was transported to an era long before he was born when he paid a visit to a long-established Denbigh attraction last week.
On Friday, Darren visited the 1950's Museum at Cae Dai in Denbigh, a private collection of artifacts and memorabilia relating to the 1950s belonging to 'Sparrow' Harrison MBE.
The collection has everything from home-life and shops, entertainment and films and even a 1950's coffee bar and juke box. There is also a working farm, community orchard, woodland walks and picnic area.
Darren said:
“I had heard many great things about Sparrow’s collection and was keen to see it for myself.
“I was amazed at just how many wonderful artefacts and memorabilia he had on show, featuring showbiz, crime and sport items, as well as classic cars, room settings, grocery brands and many other great items from the funky 50s and beyond.
“It really is a treasure trove and you could spend hours there looking at the many exhibits.
“The collection has been built up over the years with lots of donations from people too.
“I was told that the museum attracts visitors both locally and nationally, and that they receive many positive Google Business Reviews with visitors saying that they love the Museum, the welcome that they receive, and the memories that it invokes.
“The museum takes bookings for group visits and are currently pursuing the idea of schools visiting as part of the curriculum.
“I would urge anyone reading this who hasn’t already visited the museum, to make sure they go – I can assure them that they won’t be disappointed.
“What Sparrow has created is quite remarkable and I thank him for providing this unique visitor attraction in Denbighshire, and for inviting me to visit and showing me around.”