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I was over at John Buxtons yesterday to pick up some C.D.G. stuff. Whilst there He showed Me some old caving books that He had, and pointed out that the odd looking gear worn by Him in one photo. was some of the first cave diving kit ever made, and that it was gathering dust in His shed. I remarked that what caving needed was a proper Museum to keep, and show this historic stuff.
Later I got to thinking , this might not be such a bad idea. Obviously, a whole building would be a bit impractical, and no doubt its location, wherever that was would bound to be a bone of contention with someone or other, but, I ask You all, is this something worthy of consideration.
Most of the 20th Century's early pioneers are gone, and those that are left wont be around for too much longer. Should their legacy be reduced to so much "old crap that needs to be taken to the local council tip", by those who neither know what it is or even care ?.
I don't know, maybe the B.C.A. should approach a local museum in or near a caving region with a view to getting some small area to display the History of, and the innovation associated with Our sport.
Later I got to thinking , this might not be such a bad idea. Obviously, a whole building would be a bit impractical, and no doubt its location, wherever that was would bound to be a bone of contention with someone or other, but, I ask You all, is this something worthy of consideration.
Most of the 20th Century's early pioneers are gone, and those that are left wont be around for too much longer. Should their legacy be reduced to so much "old crap that needs to be taken to the local council tip", by those who neither know what it is or even care ?.
I don't know, maybe the B.C.A. should approach a local museum in or near a caving region with a view to getting some small area to display the History of, and the innovation associated with Our sport.