Charlbury Museum facts for kids
Charlbury Museum is a cool local museum located in the town of Charlbury, which is in Oxfordshire, England. It's a great place to learn about the history of the area!
The museum and its amazing collections are looked after by the Charlbury Society. This group was started way back in 1949. They work hard to keep the museum running and share Charlbury's past with everyone.
The museum first opened its doors in its current building in 1962. Before that, the collection started in 1949. In 2002, a new entrance was added, making it even easier to visit. The museum has five rooms filled with interesting things to explore.
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Discover Charlbury Museum
Charlbury Museum shows off the traditional crafts and jobs from the town's past. You can see old maps and photographs that tell stories. It's like stepping back in time to see how people lived and worked.
What You Can See
The museum's rooms are packed with cool exhibits. You can find clothes from the 1800s, which are called 19th-century costumes. There are also fossils, which are remains of ancient life. You might even see objects from prehistoric times, long before written history. Plus, there are artifacts from the Romano-British period, when the Romans were in Britain.
On the walls, you'll spot old pictures and signs from shops and inns. There are also local maps and posters. You can even find copies of books written by authors from Charlbury. One example is Cornbury and the Forest of Wychwood by Vernon Watney.
A Look at Local Industries
The museum highlights important jobs that Charlbury people did. For example, you can see items from the glove-making industry. Making gloves was a big part of Charlbury for hundreds of years! The last glove factory closed in 1968.
You can also explore a blacksmith's forge. This is where a blacksmith would heat and shape metal. It includes big bellows to blow air onto the fire and a portable anvil for hammering. The museum also displays tools used by carpenters, farmers, thatchers (people who make roofs from straw), and watchmakers. It shows how skilled people were in the past.
The Museum Garden
Outside the museum, there's a lovely garden. This garden used to be the spot where an old inn called the Star Inn stood. That building was taken down in 1910. Now, it's a peaceful lawn with pretty flowerbeds. It's a nice place to relax after exploring the museum.
External Links
- Charlbury Museum - Official site on charlbury.info
- Britain Express information
- CotswoldsWebsite.com information
- HistoryTimes.com information
- Positive Activities information, Oxfordshire County Council
- visitEngland information
