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Our stories live on in the objects we leave behind, objects that have the power to inspire people now and in the future.
Without protection, these objects and their stories can be lost forever.
Here are some examples of how your donation can help:
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Donate an object
We are looking for objects of Sussex provenance related to:
The early history of policing
Women police officers
LGBT police officers
Specialist uniforms
Objects of activism and protest!
If you have any objects in these areas which you would like to share with us to help enrich the history displayed in our collections, please email:
collections@oldpolicecellsmuseum.org.uk
with the following details:
Description of the item(s) to be donated, including publication details or identifying marks
Name of the maker or author if applicable
History of the item(s), eg, who made it, its history, personal stories associated with it, etc.
How did you acquire it?
If purchased, please say where from.
Can you confirm you are the owner of the item(s) and you are able to transfer ownership to Old Police Cells Museum Brighton?
If you are not the owner, please tell us who the owner is (if known).
Description of the condition of the item(s).
Supporting documents
If you are supplying more than one file, please send them as a zipped folder. For items such as diaries and books, you do not need to photograph the whole item; please supply an image of the front cover and close-ups of any identifying marks.
Please attach an image of the item(s) along with any supporting documents you feel will help us to assess the item(s).
Your contact details
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Name
Address
Postcode
Telephone number
Email
Donate a story
Have any stories you would like to share with us? We would love to hear from you! We are looking for local stories related to people’s experiences in the police, the experiences of female police officers, LGBT police officers, and stories of local Sussex activism.