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One of Covid's victims

History can stop social distancing

One of Covid's victims
Ypres Castle

BBC South East have been focussing on the area's museums this week as over half, more than 80, remain closed, including Rye's Ypres Castle - in most cases because of issues around social distancing and germs.

Covid-19 precautions frequently highlight the importance of cleanliness with an emphasis on hand washing and wiping down surfaces, but many historic museum exhibits (such as a suit of armour) are hard to keep clean - as are many museums because they occupy historic buildings.

So, on Tuesday morning this week, Rye Museum's chairman Jo Kirkham was interviewed outside the castle about the problems museums face - including the loss of revenue from visitors while many costs still have to be met.

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