Celebrating the good news. (Left to Right) Derek Spring, Chelmsford Property Protection,
John Baron MP, Christine Brewster, Museum Curator and S. W. Amos, Chairman of the Governors.

The Cater Museum announces a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant of £41,000.

This grant will enable museum staff and governors to literally turn back the clock for this well-loved 18th century building by returning the rear façade to its historic appearance and enhancing the period garden for visitors, especially the disabled. All twentieth century concrete rendering will be replaced by materials the original builders would have utilised.

This Grade II listed building provides a popular focal point for Billericay residents and reminds visitors of a heritage stretching back over 2 millennium.

Chairman of Governors, Bill Amos, comments:
“We are delighted to receive this award. The Cater Museum is a ‘gem’ in the centre of Billericay and we hope that the new development will enable greater access and enjoyment for all members of the community.”

HLF Regional Manager, Robyn Llewellyn, said, ’We are thrilled to help restore this historic building and open it up for the community. As well as conserving an important heritage asset in Billericay, the project will give the public wider access to the museum both physically and through improved display and interpretation”.

For further information please contact: Christine Brewster, Curator, tel: 01277-622023 (available Mondays – Wednesdays), or at cater-museum@supanet.co.uk