Spring 2026

Bottled.

​To keep a liquid stored, you need a bottle, preferably with a stopper.  On show in this collection is a wide selection both in age and use.  The Roman pottery bottle is the oldest and the Fairy Liquid is possibly the youngest.   

 

The display brings together a fascinating range of bottles once used throughout everyday life— from the kitchen and bedroom to the office or study. It also features distinctive containers from the chemist, the off-licence, and even the local garage, offering a glimpse into the many places bottles played a role in daily routines.

 

Many have original labels, which is quite rare and the images reflect the imaginative advertising for the products.

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If you have a collection which you think would look good in our community cabinet, please contact our collections manager.