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Norman Silver Penny

Minted at Northampton in the years after the Norman Conquest, this silver penny dates from bewteen 1083 and 1087.

Norman 11th century Medieval to Tudor

Welford Cup

A silver cup, known as a Tudor grace cup, used as a domestic but ceremonial drinking cup passed around the table after prayers.

Tudor 1518/9 Medieval to Tudor

Viking Silver Coin

There is limited evidence of Viking influence in Northamptonshire and despite being minted during Viking rule this silver coin from Northampton depicts an Anglo-Saxon king.

Anglo-Saxon 895 CE-915 CE Roman and Early Medieval

Medieval Seal Matrix

A medieval silver-gilt seal matrix. Used to create wax impressions on documents, this is a rare example in the name of a medieval woman.

Medieval 1200 - 1350 Medieval to Tudor

Dr Waddy's Sterilising Drum

Sterilising drum belonging to Dr Francis Fisher Waddy, first anaesthetist at Northampton General Hospital. The drum contained small items of anaaesthetic equipment during their sterilisation.

1930 - 1959 Modern

Military Cross

First World War Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant OK Parker for gallentry during what is often called the blackest day in the Northamptonshire Regiment's history.

1915 Modern

Formula 1 Car

Formula 1 racing car, designed and built by Force India at their headquarters in Silverstone, home of British motorsport.

2013 Modern