£8.7m centre makes history

HERITAGE 'TREASURE TROVE' IS NOW OFFICIALLY A MUSEUM

- By MAIL REPORTER

A 'TREASURE trove of heritage' in Staffordshire has become an accredited museum - just months after opening to the public.

The Staffordshire History Centre, which opened in November last year, hosts a collection that recounts centuries of the county’s history and heritage.

The service has received accredited status after:

■Showing excellent care in managing its exhibits'

■Providing excellent customer service;

■It's proven relevance to Staffordshire’s wider community.

Since opening, the centre has had more than 10,000 visits.