Spring clean at Bournville museum founded by George Cadbury

The historic manor house founded by chocolate-maker George Cadbury will close on Monday for a deep clean and repairs.

Selly Manor Museum, in Bournville garden village, Birmingham, is made up of two buildings and houses a collection, with some items dating back to the 16th Century, which has been mostly assembled by Cadbury’s son, Laurence.

Items there include paintings, furniture and domestic objects, and photo albums.

“We are the custodians of some amazing history, so it’s important that we care for the historically valued objects in the museum,” said Daniel Callicott, heritage manager at Bournville Village Trust, which manages the museum.