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 |
The 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. A local museum collects and shows items that tell the story of the area and its people.
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Baysgarth House: A Historic Home
Baysgarth House is a very old and important building. It is believed to have been built around 1731. This means it is nearly 300 years old! The house is made of red brick and has two main floors plus an attic. It has a special roof called a hipped pantiled roof.
The house is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very important historic building that needs to be protected. There are also other old buildings nearby. These include a stable building from the early 1800s and a small cottage. The cottage was likely built for servants who worked at the house.
You can also see some fancy gate pillars from the 1700s. These pillars are topped with sculptures of a lion and a unicorn. Two small lodges, or gatehouses, from the 1800s are also part of the property.
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 changed hands several times until 1889. Then, a man named Robert Wright Taylor bought it. He lived there with his wife, Clara Louisa Taylor. They had two children while living in the house.
Their son, George Robert Marmaduke Stanbury Taylor, sadly passed away in a big battle during a war. After this, their daughter, Clare Ermyntrude Magdalen Wight Ramsden, got married and moved away. In 1930, she decided to give the house to the public.
A special ceremony was held in July 1930 to open the park and house to everyone. More than 3,000 people came to celebrate! A memorial was also put up to remember Robert, Clara, and George.
The House During Wartime and Council Use
During the Second World War, Baysgarth House was used by an ARP Officer. This officer helped protect people during air raids.
From 1960 to 1997, the local council used the house. Then, in 1981, it officially opened its doors as a museum.
What You Can See at Baysgarth House Museum
The main part of Baysgarth House Museum shows how people lived in the past. It has rooms decorated in the style of the Georgian and Victorian eras. These rooms help you imagine what life was like for local people long ago.
The museum has a large collection of old pottery and porcelain from the 1700s and 1800s. There is also an Industrial Museum located in the old stable building. This part shows tools and items from local industries.
In the Craft Cottage, you can learn about traditional skills. These include blacksmithing (working with metal), cobbing (making shoes), and thatching (making roofs from straw).
Since 2004, a group called Community Heritage Arts and Media Project (CHAMP Ltd) has managed the museum. This includes the house, its other buildings, and all the collections and historical records.
Many amazing volunteers help run the museum. They open the museum for visitors, set up new exhibitions, and help take care of all the valuable items.
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