Unseen work by The Snowman creator Raymond Briggs goes on display

Author illustrator Raymond Briggs’ writing and drawing desk which he used for more than 40 years will be among the items on display at Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft. (Rosie Powell /PA)

A museum is revealing never-seen-before belongings and artwork from The Snowman author and illustrator Raymond Briggs in the first such exhibition since his death.

The multi award-winning author’s writing and drawing desk, which he used for more than 40 years, is among the items on display at Ditchling Museum of Art and Craft in East Sussex.