The Exhibition is made up of several thematic sections featuring work by artists, participants and donations from past PCMS staff members, as well as some heritage items and Co-op memorabilia.
Lead Artists and Workshop participants made work in response to themes
The Sections (left to right & clockwise)
Ceramic & Pottery Shop
Karen Hanvidge: ceramics
Geraldine McSporran: glasswares
Samir el Ghundi: ceramics
The Nation’s Teapot: heritage tea wares from
around the world
Caroline Watson’s Studio 14 – Trading Fair installation
The Store Directory & Advertising
Lil Brookes & Participants
PCMS newspaper adverts 1960s/70s
Jubilee Catalogue & PCMS Women
The Reception
Welcome Screens & old Co-op TV adverts
Fashion Department
TV display and photographs of past PCMS
fashion shows – 1960s
Tailors Dummies & Mannequins – workshop
participants costume making.
Christmas Past
TV display and photographs of past PCMS
Christmas events 1940s-1980s
P.C.M.S.
large teal Store sign letters made by workshop participants.
Looms
Two working vintage weaving looms
Textile Installations
Hanging textile works by Hector Dyer’s workshop participants.
The Dining Room
Decorated Table with chairs by Restoration Creation
various collages workshop participants
The Stores
TV display and photographs of PCMS stores
and buildings.
Jubilee Catalogue Panels
Historical information panels from PCMS’s 1912 Jubilee Catalogue
Lunch Table
Decorated Table with chairs by Restoration Creation
Co-op People
TV display and photographs of past PCMS staff.
Collage Wall
various works by Marion Gardyne & participants
Sizzling Savers
old produce shelves with heritage items
Themed Weeks
TV display and photographs of PCMS costumed events and services.
Breakfast Table
Decorated Table with chairs by Restoration Creation
Causeyside Street Windows
Co-operative Photography by Morwenna Kearsley & participants
Chairs and soft furnishings by Restoration Creation
Habderdashery Counter
Cash till (1990s), old money, ledgers, stamps, PCMS receipts.
Various textiles, dresses, scarves, millinery
Printing plates by Marion Gardyne & participants
High Tea
Decorated Table with chairs by Restoration Creation