Olney - Cowper and Newton Museum - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Disabled people are welcome. A portfolio of photographs of the exhibits in the upper rooms is available for those who find the steep stairs difficult to manage.

Free public car parks in Market Place, opposite museum, and Old Cattle Market, adjacent to musem.

Coach parties are welcome by prior arrangement. Please contact the Custodian on 01234 711516.




Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01234 711516
General information (Fax) : 0870 164 0662
Website : www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk



Description
The Museum was opened in 1900. The house called Orchard Side was at that time owned by Mr W. H. Collingridge and he was persuaded by Thomas Wright of Olney to give the property to the town of Olney as a museum. Thomas Wright was an Olney schoolmaster, local historian and a prolific author. Among his writings were biographies of Cowper and William Blake as well as editions of Persian poets such as Omar Khyam. Two of his most famous works are "The Romance of the Lace Pillow" and "The Romance of the Shoe Maker". He was instrumental in raising public awareness about Olney's heritage and was the first Custodian of the Cowper and Newton Museum.


Key artists and exhibits
William Cowper - The famous 18th century poet, letter-writer and classical scholar. ; Rev. John Newton - Cowper's spiritual mentor, author of "Amazing Grace" ; Lacemaking - The local history of the industry.

Theme: History of the local lace making trade Food Court: yes Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Open 1 March to 23 December: Tuesday - Saturday 10.30 am - 4.30 pm June, July, August: as above PLUS Sundays 2.00 pm to 5 pm Also open ALL Bank Holiday Mondays, but closed Good Friday. However OPEN Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day). Closed Winter Closure: Christmas, New Year, January and February. Also closed Good Friday. Admission charges Adults £3.00 Concessions £2.00 Family ticket £7.50 Children 5 to 18 £1.50 Children under 5 - FREE Parties of 12 people or more: £2.00 per head, £3.50 with pre-booked guided tour and garden only £1.00 Cost: 3.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Street Address: Not listed

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