How heartening it was to see the crowds return over the summer holidays, and for the Museum to offer such an enthusiastic welcome. There will be anxious times ahead, I have no doubt, but considering what we have all come through, I think we can be very proud. So a big thank you from me to everyone for your resilience and the continued strong desire to do the best for the Museum and our visitors.
That display of doing what is best for the Museum was very much in evidence during our first Peaky Blinder evenings, when every aspect of our operation is tested to destruction! I came along on Saturday night and was mightily impressed by the programme, quality of service and when I sneakily listened-in on what visitors had to say. Those two evening events and the strength of our appeal is reflected in how well we have bounced back after reopening. Since 17 May, when we reopened, we have achieved 72% of pre-COVID attendance, and during the month of August this was an astounding 94%. That kind of resilience gives me a level of confidence in our future not thought possible this time last year.
We are hoping to arrange a staff event in late September to celebrate our future, and I very much hope you’ll be able to join colleagues.
With my appreciation and thanks.
Andrew
For an Express and Star report and pictures from last weekend’s Peaky Blinders Nights, click here
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