George Streatfeild awarded MBE

We are excited to hear that our former Chair,  George Streatfeild, has been awarded and MBE for his services to the food industry and the Bridport community.

He led us between 2012 and 2019, and it was during his tenure that we underwent our major £1.3 million redevelopment.

George was elected as Chair after being instrumental in securing the Sanctuary Rope and Net Collection bequest 2012. George and his wife Amanda were already Trustees of this important collection, from the Museum of Rope and Net Manufacture, collected and housed by Anthony and Frances Sanctuary in Uploders.

The collection includes a substantial archive relating to the town’s industry, as well as rope and net making machinery. Many of the items are now on display in the Museum and were one of the main reasons for attracting Lottery funding for the redevelopment.

George shakes hands with ‘Dr Roberts’ alongside Director Emily Hicks, on 27 May 2017 at the Museum’s grand reopening. (photograph courtesy of Mervyn Higgs)

George said: ‘Bridport Museum is one of the jewels in Bridport’s crown and it was a huge privilege to Chair the Trust over such an exciting period of change.  There is an amazing team of volunteers which always made involvement fun and rewarding’.

The Museum Team extends their congratulations to George: there is no doubt that we would not be what it is today without his substantial contribution. His leadership of the Trust was one full of positivity, dedication, drive and a ‘let’s get this done’ attitude.’

We’re so pleased to see him recognised for all that he gives to the local community.

Find out more about George’s work in the community.