Antique Breadboard Museum facts for kids
The Antique Breadboard Museum is a special small museum located in Putney, London. It's all about breadboards, which are the boards we use to cut bread.
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Discovering the Museum's Story
The amazing collection of breadboards was first gathered by an antique dealer named Rosslyn Neave. After she passed away in 2017, her daughter, Madeleine Neave, decided to open the museum. This way, everyone could enjoy and learn about these unique items.
The Museum's Home
The museum is set up inside an old Victorian cottage in Putney. This charming house is part of a special area known for its historic buildings.
What You'll Find Inside
The museum has more than 400 different breadboards! They come from many different years, starting from 1848 all the way up to the 1990s. You can also see old bread knives, butter knives, and dishes for butter. The oldest breadboard in the collection that we know the exact date for is from 1848. It was made by a skilled woodcarver named William Gibbs Rogers.
Learning and Research
Madeleine Neave, the museum owner, even wrote a book about the collection called Vintage Breadboards. It includes recipes for breads and cakes, shared by Marie Lester. The book was published in 2019 by Prospect Books.
How to Visit the Museum
If you want to visit the museum, you need to make an appointment first. Madeleine Neave herself gives personal tours! The museum is quite cozy, so only about four people can sit around the collection table at one time. This makes for a very special and personal visit.
Getting There
The museum is easy to reach! It's just a 5-minute walk from Putney High Street, where many Transport for London buses stop. Putney railway station is only an 8-minute walk away. If you like cycling, a Santander Cycles docking station is also nearby, about a 10-minute walk from the museum.
