Main content
In praise of Bakelite
Much loved from the 1920s to the 1950s, Bakelite is one of the best known vintage plastics.
In the village of Williton, in Somerset, the small Bakelite Museum houses an enormous collection dedicated solely to objects made from this much loved material.
Two listeners, Rosalind Edwards and Geoff Stow, explain their nomination for our series in praise of small museums.
(Photo: A Bakelite telephone. Credit: Getty Images)
Duration:
This clip is from
Featured in...
![]()
In praise of small museums—Broadcasting House
A series in praise of small museums across the UK.
More clips from Broadcasting House
![]()
Changing the time on the UK's most famous clock tower
Duration: 03:25
![]()
Bowen on whether Trump is facing his 'Suez moment'
Duration: 06:51
![]()
JOHN SENTAMU
Duration: 09:24
![]()
BBC Philharmonic challenge
Duration: 05:38






