THE history of Leominster and the surrounding area was on display as the town's museum launched its 2017 season.

Ninety-year-old Arthur Davis, a printer who has lived and worked in Leominster all his life, opened the launch event with a speech about the history of the town.

Leominster Town Cadets were also on hand to host more than 60 visitors to the museum throughout the day and Leominster Ukelele Band provided entertainment.

Museum volunteers worked hard over the winter on the re-display.

Deborah Jarman, from the museum, said: "The museum basically tells the story of the town and the surrounding villages from over the years. We have a Bronze Age burial but most of the things we have got are 18th, 19th and 20th century. We have got the cider mill and a cider press and there is still one horse-drawn mill in the county which we have a video of, so people can actually understand how a horse moved a stone round to crush the apples."

People also visit the museum to trace their family history, she said, adding that it is useful for people to let staff know advance who they are looking to trace.

The museum is now actively seeking volunteers who can help out in a number of roles, including on the front desk and behind the scenes.

People with computer skills are also asked to get in touch.

Anyone interested in volunteering can visit the contact form on leominstermuseum.org.uk or email info@leominstermuseum.org.uk