The Museum of Timeless Memories

They are surprised that it exists, tucked away quietly on the outskirts of Sale. It is an ideal excursion for any club or association plus with the added bonus that they cater for lunches, morning and afternoon teas with prior notice. ‘Rose’s Tea House’ provides scrumptious home cooked fare with country style hospitality.

It’s remarkable that somebody has taken the time to keep and collect such a variety of things. Everything is arranged neatly and in logical sections. The “Nautical” items are all together as are the “Medical”, “Grooming”, and so on. Not only are they all impeccably arranged but also the collections and the surroundings are immaculately clean. That’s Rose, says Peter, she is fanatical about it.

They vacuum and dust everyday to maintain the pristine condition of the museum. You can tell they are both tireless workers and take such pride and pleasure in what they have created. It’s hard to believe there are enough hours in the day for these two preservation warriors to do what they do. It doesn’t stop there as they are continually adding to, improving and developing the collection.

Peter and Rose use many different ways to find things. They haunt garage sales, op shops, clearing sales, Facebook marketplace, eBay and wherever else they stumble upon things. On holidays they are always on the lookout for what they can bring back to the museum. Peter says he’s just a scrounger and will pick up things that others see as junk but he can restore it and give it a new life. They’ve travelled many miles to pick up pieces they have bought.

They accept donations (just contact Rose to make arrangements). As people age and downsize they find they can no longer keep many things that their families don’t want either. Giving a precious piece, even just a worn but lovingly kept old kitchen utensil, ensures that it has a new life and will have a new purpose as a touchstone for the memories of others.

While they both come from farming backgrounds, Rose growing up in the local area, Peter’s story has a different beginning. When he was 8 years old he emigrated from Holland with his parents and 11 siblings. They arrived barely speaking any English. He says that at that time there was no assistance and they just had to get on with it, learning a new language in a new country the best they could.

In the end his parents and all of his siblings made successful lives through much hard work and their own endeavours. He became a plumber, eventually running his own business, married Rose and they had four children. He attributes everything they have achieved to a strong work ethic and honesty in all things.

They both show a genuine old-fashioned country spirit of good values that absolutely shines through in all they have created at the museum and their wish to share it with others. It’s a remarkable collection that they have put together and they really shine when they talk about it with others. You will walk away in wonder at what they have there, it’s truly fascinating!

www.timelessmemoriesmuseum.com.au

Museum of Timeless Memories

Peter - 0400 441 700 | Rose - 0409 382 684