Baysgarth House Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1981 |
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| Location | Baysgarth House, Baysgarth Park, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, UK |
| Type | Archaeological and Social History Museum |
Baysgarth House Museum is a local museum found inside Baysgarth House. It is located in Baysgarth Park in the town of Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England. This museum helps visitors learn about the history of the local area and its people.
Baysgarth House: A Historic Building
Baysgarth House is a very old building, thought to have been built around 1731. It is a special building because it is listed as Grade II* listed, meaning it is very important historically.
What the House Looks Like
The house has two floors and an attic. It is made of red bricks and has a roof covered with pantiles. The building is shaped like an "L" when you look at it from above.
Next to the main house, there is an old stable building. This stable is also very old, dating back to the early 1800s. There is also a small cottage nearby, which was likely built for the servants who worked at the house.
Special Features of the Property
You will also see some grand gate piers at the entrance. These gate piers are from the 1700s and are topped with sculptures of a lion and a unicorn. These are also listed as Grade II* historical features. Two small lodges, or gatehouses, were added to the wall in the 1800s.
Who Lived in Baysgarth House?
The first known owner of Baysgarth House was Thomas Glentham. Later, the Nelthorpe family owned the house for a long time, from 1620 to 1792.
The house then had several different owners. In 1889, it was bought by Robert Wright Taylor and his wife, Clara Louisa Taylor. They had two children who grew up in the house.
Their son, George Robert Marmaduke Stanbury Taylor, sadly died during the Battle of Passchendaele in World War I. Their daughter, Clare Ermyntrude Magdalen Wight Ramsden, later married and moved away.
Baysgarth House Becomes Public
In 1930, Clare Ramsden gave the house to the public. This meant everyone could visit and enjoy it. To remember her family, a special memorial was put up for Robert Wright, Clara Louisa, and George Robert. Clare Ramsden officially opened the park and house to the public in July 1930. More than 3,000 people came to the opening ceremony!
The House During World War II
During Second World War, an Air Raid Precautions (ARP) officer used the house. This officer helped protect people during air raids. From 1960 to 1997, the local council used the building for their offices.
Baysgarth House as a Museum
Baysgarth House officially opened as a museum in 1981. It shows what life was like for people in the local area.
What You Can See at the Museum
Inside the main house, you can explore rooms decorated in the style of the Georgian and Victorian eras. These rooms show how people lived in the 1700s and 1800s.
The museum has a large collection of pottery and porcelain from the 18th and 19th centuries. These items give a glimpse into the art and everyday life of those times.
The Industrial Museum and Craft Cottage
In the old stable block, there is an Industrial Museum. This part of the museum shows tools and items from local industries.
The Craft Cottage displays traditional skills. You can learn about old crafts like blacksmithing (working with metal), cobbing (building with earth), and thatching (making roofs from straw).
Management of the Museum
Baysgarth House was owned by the public from 1930. In 2004, a group called Community Heritage Arts and Media Project (Champ Ltd) took over managing the house. They also look after its other buildings, the museum collections, and historical records.
The museum temporarily closed in 2019 for important work. It is now managed by The Ropewalk, a local arts center in Barton upon Humber. The museum underwent a big renovation project and reopened in May 2025, ready to welcome visitors again.
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