Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.Handmade Waxed Thread attached to pig bristles, for boot stitching .bootmaking tools, thread waxers, threads

Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.5 x Cast iron Awls, all with wooden handles. 1 x container of spare Awl metal tips.bootmaking tools, awls, piercing tools

The first hairpins were made of a composition, known as tortoise-shell, coming from the colour of the hairpin. The next hairpins were metal, but this proved unsuitable as it tended to rust. The hairpins were gradually improved. It is said the man who invented the 'ripple' in the hairpins made his fortune, as previously they were perfectly straight. These tended to slip out easily, and with the fashion of the bun at the back, often slipped down the ladies' backs. Needles to say any gentlemen nearby were quick to offer to retrieve them. Girls were expected to pin their hair up at 18, thus showing their maturity. It was a great thrill for 16 and 17 year olds to be allowed to put their hair up for a special occasion.Hairpins from Down the Years, on a blue board, with white paper on front.hairpins

Book containing sheet music and songs and dance instructions. 3rd Edition. Collected and Transcribed by Doris O. Heaume. Arranged for Pianoforte by John Longmire. "L'Assembllaie D'Guernesiais'. "Dedicated to Sir William Arnold, C.B.E.'music books

Guernsey Telephone Directory, Issue No. 75, September 1981. Picture of boat on front cover."GU 465" on drawing of the boat on front cover.directories

Mrs. Pat Ward, gave to Rouget family (connection to Guernsey).Book - The Bailiwick of Guernsey Tapestry, 3rd Edition.art books, guernsey history, fabrics

Mrs Liddy, 59 River Street, Maidstone, VictoriaAlbum containing Postcard scenes of Guernsey. Printed in Germany. Maroon cover, embossed in gold, black binding.albums, books

Belonged to Mr. J.L.B. Wandin, Teaching No. 14638. First appointment at Brunswick West. He was appointed pupil teacher at Wandin Yallock Primary School on July 1 1903. (see Historical Documents of WYPS - Centenary 1985).1 soft cover book (112 pages) with introduction notes by Walter Dent.books

Belonged to Les Gaudion/White cover booklet by the Late B.H. St.J. O'Neil. 11th Edition.Published by The States Ancient Monuments Committee Guernsey. booklets

Catalogue sheets of woollen clothing for sale, and price lists.Guernsey Woollens. Image of a Ram, as a logo.booklets

Belonged to A.C. & E.J. Sebire.Post Office handbook. "A Great Selection for your Collection."booklet

A 24 page paper journal of Channel Islands Refugees in Great Britain. Published October 1943 Vol. 5, No. 4. Containing local news and contributions by residents.channel islands, booklets

2 x Guernsey Weekly Press newspapers. 1. Tuesday September 6, 1966 2. Tuesday September 20, 1966newspapers

Wendy Guernsey 5 ply knitting pattern. 1 double-sided sheet.patterns, knitting patterns

14 x Guernsey postcards, and an envelope addressed to:- Master R. Oliver, Wandin North, Victoria 3139 Australia.postcards

White calendar with recipes on each page, and a spiral binding. "Traditional Guernsey Recipes 1990 Calendar"calendars

Worn by generations of Guernsey women.Black cotton, traditional Guernsey bonnet.bonnets

Mrs. Nancy AdeneyWhite cotton handkerchief, with self-embroidered Guernsey emblem in one corner.handkerchiefs

Guernsey Coat-Of-Arms embroidered on a black background, with 3 x gold Lions on a red shield."Guernsey"badges

Black 200ml. container with floral design on front, containing talcum powder."Fleurs des Isles Alliesse Talc"

Green Guernsey neck tie, with Guernsey Coat-Of-Arms - red shield in background with 3 gold Lions on the shield.neckties

Guernsey souvenir tea-towel, Orange background with views and map of Guernsey, and a Guernsey Coat-Of-Arms on top."Guernsey"tea-towels

Oval brooch with purple cut stone, and an ornate silver surround.

White china egg cup with Guernsey Coat-Of-Arms (red shield with 3 gold lions and an olive branch)"Guernsey"eggcups

The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry. One in a collection of ten tapestries produced by Island volunteers. Each canvas represents 100 years of Guernsey history. 'First Edition' The Fourteenth Century.White Mug with handle and depiction of The Bailiwick of Guernsey Millennium Tapestry (No. 4 in a Series of 10).mugs

2 x copper Guernsey Milk Cans with removable lids. Both with Guernsey Coat-Of-Arms on can.milk cans

Bamboo Cheeseboard with painting of St Peter Port Harbour Guernsey, from an original oil painting by local artist, Carol Guille.breadboards

Double ended hammer with steel head and wooden handle.A O 3 (with shoe shape)hammers

A tool for holding or pulling something, made of two curved metal bars that move against each other so that when the handles are pushed together the other ends close tightly.Steel Bulldog pincer with wooden handle and brass ring.carpenters pincers, carpentry tools

A tool for holding or pulling something, made of two curved metal bars that move against each other so that when the handles are pushed together the other ends close tightlySteel pincer with hammer.carpenters pincers, carpentry tools, hammers