Object number
2019/69/1-6
Collection
Exhibition
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Description
This Ambridge Collection jigsaw puzzle depicts The Bull Pub, located in the fictional village of Ambridge. BBC Radio Four series, The Archers, is set in Ambridge, in the county of Borchester. The puzzle was produced by Cranham Publications, Oxford for Archers Addicts. Its dimensions are 490 x 343mm, and it features a total of 500 pieces. The puzzle is complete and in its original packaging. This is one of a selection of items loaned to the MERL for the 2011 exhibition 'Everyday stories of country folk: 60 years of The Archers and MERL: 1951-2011'.
Physical description
Jigsaw puzzle; Cardboard, plastic:. Numbering: 1) Outer box, 2) Inner Box, 3) Plastic Sleeve, 4) Jigsaw, 5) Poster, 6) Leaflet
Archival history
Museum Object Entry Form - 'MUSEUM NAME: MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE // Form No: 484 // [...] // DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT/COLLECTION: Books, paper archival material, objects and other material (recordings & CDs etc) connected with BBC radio serial The Archers, as collected by Mark Mason // Books associated with [...], also collected by Mark Mason // Several jigsaw puzzles associated with Ladybird Books // To be sorted, listed and acquisition decisions to be made at the MERL. Duplications and unwanted items to be sold or disposed of by & for the MERL. // REASON FOR ENTRY: Donation // Date: 15/12/16'
Production place
Oxford
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