The massive impact of miniature Mexican traditional toys
Open up a box of traditional Mexican toys with museum volunteer Juliana Arce Camiade, and discover the massive impact of miniatures.
Tales from the Toybox
Did you work at Barton Toy Factory in New Addington?
The museum would love to hear stories from anyone who worked for A Barton toy factory in New Addington
The Pearly King and Queen Dolls at UAL London College of Fashion
The Pearly Queen and King dolls were loaned to a British folk costume exhibition in East London in 2024.
Puppets take over Croydon for Croydon Remix
Past event: Puppets of Croydon’s musical superstars join the Carnival of Croydon in March 2024.
Redington’s Rooms to Let
Redington’s Rooms to Let, the ultimate little house for a mouse returns to the Pollock’s Toy Museum shop
A History of A. Barton’s Toy Factory in New Addington, Croydon
An introduction to A Barton, a toy factory in Croydon who produced an extensive range of miniature furniture for dolls houses and more.
Influence of the Toy Theatre
Expert David Powell shares a personal introduction to the history and influence of the toy theatre.
Pollock’s Toy Theatre arrives in Bristol
Past event: Our Neptune toy theatre visited the Stradling Collection in Bristol for the Toys and Tales exhibition in 2023.
Toy Theatre and Puppetry
What is the difference between puppetry and toy theatres? Historian Alan Powers explains all.
