She got her first dolls' house at 8; now, at 101, she runs a museum

Val Ripley, aged 101, continues her lifelong fascination with dolls' houses and their historical significance. Her childhood toy, lost during the war, was rediscovered and inspired a museum. This museum showcases miniature homes as documents of social history and changing lifestyles. The collection features dolls' houses dating back to 1840, reflecting evolving domestic life. Val's enduring connection to these tiny worlds spans nearly a century.

By TOI Lifestyle Desk