Bridport Museum has praised the dedication, positivity and drive of its former chairman of trustees as he is recognised on the Queen's Birthday Honours List.

George Streatfeild has been honoured with an MBE for services to the food industry and community of Bridport.

He was chairman of Bridport Museum Trust between 2012 and 2019. It was during his tenure the museum underwent its major £1.3 million redevelopment.

He was elected chairman after being instrumental in securing the Sanctuary Rope and Net Collection bequest for the museum in 2012. George and his wife Amanda were already trustees of this important collection, from the Museum of Rope and Net Manufacture, collected and housed by Anthony and Frances Sanctuary in Uploders.

The collection includes a substantial archive relating to the town's industry, as well as rope and net making machinery. Many of the items are now on display in the museum and were one of the main reasons for attracting Lottery funding for the redevelopment.

George said: "Bridport Museum is one of the jewels in Bridport's crown and it was a huge privilege to chair the trust over such an exciting period of change. There is an amazing team of volunteers which always made involvement fun and rewarding."

Museum director Emily Hicks said: "There is no doubt that Bridport Museum would not be what it is today without George's substantial contribution.

"His leadership of the trust was one full of positivity, dedication, drive and a 'let's get this done' attitude. It's wonderful to see him recognised for all that he gives to the local community."

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