Weston-Super-Mare Museum, 2017

In 2017, the award was awarded to Weston-Super-Mare Museum tp conserve a bright pink siren suit for exhibition ‘Beside the Sea: Conservation of Women’s Leisurewear’.

A Daphne Bullard Award of £500 was made to Weston–SuperMare Museum for the conservation of a bright pink siren suit worn by local resident Mildred Webb. The all-in-one siren suit became a staple garment for women during the Second World War as a garment which was quick and easy to put on as well as providing warmth.