Prams & Walkers
Although the pram collection is mainly post World War Two, the Museum has a child’s 18th century carriage, a 19th century stick wagon and a 19th century perambulator by Simpson & Fawcett, one of the earliest makers. The other prams include classic examples by the best-known English makers (Hutchings, Marmet, Treasurecot, Pedigree) but there is also a 1930s German wicker bassinet inscribed with the names of the children who used it.
Baby Walker
This is one of the most controversial pieces of childcare equipment. Baby walkers and other similar items have been around for at least five hundred years, and there have been constant arguments about them.
Pram
This pram was known as a 'mail cart'. It was based on the handcarts used by Post Office staff for delivering letters and small parcels.
