Let me just flip this thread around a little.
Whilst on holiday in the US during September 1993 my house was burgled, amongst the items that were stolen were many irreplaceable and treasured personal possessions. After my initial shock and anger had subsided, the first task I undertook was to increase the security of the house, the second was to convince my wife not to move, the third and the most difficult task to fully complete is to trust. After the incident my faith in human nature all but disappeared. If we do go away now, a major consideration is the security of the house.
Mike and his team at Hawkinge like many museums around the UK have suffered over the years from both vandalism and theft, there must have been many times over the years when they have considered closing the museum. After all, they don’t do it for the huge financial gain, they like all of us here are enthuusiasts. Their ‘paranoia’ about photographic equipment has not arisen through choice but through repeated violations of the facility and its exhibits.
Don’t be put off by the negativity of this thread, go and visit this excellent museum and see for yourself. They won’t bite.
Septic.
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