As the second national lockdown looms on the horizon, North Herts Museum and Hitchin Town Hall will be closed from tomorrow, Thursday.

Hard-working staff at the highly-acclaimed museum on Brand Street have sent a message to visitors informing them of the news.

'Following recent government guidance, the museum and town hall will be closed from Thursday until further notice," a statement read.

Despite the impending closure the museum has an active Twitter account and are urging fans to keep an eye on their social media as they will continue to share online content.

The museum signed off by saying: "Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing you all again when we reopen."

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