I was saddened to read of Shaun Garner’s death.
So how does the manager of a museum in far-flung Kalgoorlie down under, know “Shaun from Bournemouth”? In 1988 I attended a costume and textiles group conference in York, in October, I think. I remember the cold, and frosts, and squirrels. And Shaun!
Shaun made the conference for me, with lots of funny exchanges, tramping around the medieval walls of York and climbing up to Clifford’s Castle, talking our heads off about anything and everything museological.
I especially remember a conversation about Fabergé. He was funny and fun but also learned in the most comfortable and relaxed way. And I remember the long hair! He loved Bournemouth and was passionate about working in the museum and its collections.
All 24 years ago, I know, but for me, a colonial newbie to the world of museums, British museums were “Shaun from Bournemouth”.
Please pass on my condolences to his family. They will miss him very much, I know.
Zoe Scott, manager, Western Australian Museum, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
So how does the manager of a museum in far-flung Kalgoorlie down under, know “Shaun from Bournemouth”? In 1988 I attended a costume and textiles group conference in York, in October, I think. I remember the cold, and frosts, and squirrels. And Shaun!
Shaun made the conference for me, with lots of funny exchanges, tramping around the medieval walls of York and climbing up to Clifford’s Castle, talking our heads off about anything and everything museological.
I especially remember a conversation about Fabergé. He was funny and fun but also learned in the most comfortable and relaxed way. And I remember the long hair! He loved Bournemouth and was passionate about working in the museum and its collections.
All 24 years ago, I know, but for me, a colonial newbie to the world of museums, British museums were “Shaun from Bournemouth”.
Please pass on my condolences to his family. They will miss him very much, I know.
Zoe Scott, manager, Western Australian Museum, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
