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But local museums cannot run entirely on fresh air and the goodwill of typically older people.

They have running costs that need to be paid to keep the doors open. There are ever rising heating bills and maintenance has to be carried out to prevent the damp and mould from creeping in.

In the scheme of things these sums are comparatively small, but they are eyed up for cuts when faced with exploding adult and child social care.

Who benefits from these cuts? Owners of private collections.