BeginningsIN early 1987, Henley Town Council decided to create a museum for the town, highlighting its own collections of documents and artefacts. This was prom.
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THE River and Rowing Museum in Henley has been awarded just over £150,000 to help it to bounce back after the coronavirus pandemic.
The museum, which will re-open its doors on May 20, was successful in applying for help from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund worth £1.57 billion.
Income has dropped by 60 per cent compared to last year. Even when the museum has been able to open, attendance has had to be reduced to make it safer for visitors.
The total sum of £152,071 will be used to help the venue adapt further by providing more online services, while also securing its future.