AFTER last week's meeting, the steering group had a look at the progress being made on site at the Arts and Crafts centre in Broad Street, which will open in the spring of 2009 as the new Fusiliers' Museum.

Suitably kitted out with safety boots, hard hats and high-visibility jackets, the group was shown around by Tim Donlan from William Anelay, the construction company undertaking the work.

Of particular interest was the glazed screen (pictured), which has recently been revealed during the removal of partitions that would have been inserted well after the building first opened.

The screen appears to have been panelled up to dado height and would once have made an imposing entrance to one of the technical school's rooms.

The architects have now redesigned the area around it so that it can be incorporated into the vestibule that leads to the museum's large and airy multi-purpose education room. Stained glass specialists will be brought in to repair the screen, which is very well preserved with the exception of a few panes.

Helen Castle of the museum staff is now keen to know if anyone remembers the screen or has a photograph which shows it as it used to be.

"We are keen to collect and interpret artefacts and images which are directly related to the history of the building as well as to the Fusiliers," said Helen, who is working hard on documenting and researching the collection for the new displays Help us to continue this valuable work and pay for the restoration of the screen by supporting the brick sponsorship scheme. For this, clip out the coupon below or visit our stand in the Mill Gate Shopping Centre. Every brick sponsor is issued with a certificate. Learn more about the project or make a donation on our website www.fusiliersmuseum-lancashire.org.uk. For any other information call 0161 764 2208.