Is the Forest of Dean Heritage Centre the only place to bequeath artefacts relating to Forest of Dean family history? If there are other museums please let me know. I have only visited the Forest of Dean twice - (for two short holidays, and I was impressed by the Forest of Dean Heritage Centre which I discovered when I was last there. It must have been at least a decade ago.

I also found a museum in Monmouth but I am not sure whether there may be other museums in the area too. Has the Forest of Dean Heritage Centre been affected by the floods? I wouldn't want to leave something to be looked after in a building which may flood. I would also like to visit the area again and investigate museums etc. further.

Of course I am aware of this site's facility for downloading photographs etc. too and will see whether I can use the local library's scanner to download pictures of the Rook family that I have. I also have a photograph of the shop which I think my great-great-grandmother had and would like to know its exact location and if it still exists.

Much obliged,
HB