Crewkerne and District Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2000 |
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| Location | Crewkerne, Somerset, England |
| Type | Local museum |
The Crewkerne and District Museum is a small, interesting museum located in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It's a great place to discover the history of Crewkerne and the areas nearby. The museum is part of a larger heritage center. This center also has local records and a room for meetings.
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Discovering Crewkerne's Past
How the Museum Started
The museum first opened its doors in the year 2000. It is housed in an old building that has a beautiful front from the 1700s. To get the building ready, many groups helped out. These included the Heritage Lottery Fund and local councils. Their support made it possible to restore this historic place.
What You Can See Inside
The museum has many cool things to explore. A main part of the museum shows how Crewkerne grew in the 1700s and 1800s. It especially highlights the important flax and linen industry. Flax is a plant used to make linen fabric.
Special Collections
You can also find many other collections at the museum. These include:
- Local Archaeology: Discover ancient objects found in the area.
- Coins and Medals: See old coins and special medals.
- Costume and Textiles: Look at old clothes and fabrics.
- Social History: Learn about how people lived in the past.
- Science and Technology: Explore old inventions and tools.
- Weapons and War: See items related to past conflicts.
Past Exhibitions
In the summer of 2010, the museum hosted a special show. It was called "Treasures from the Earth." This exhibition focused on archaeology. It featured many events related to digging up history. The museum added local finds to this show. These included Roman coins and brooches. There was also information and pictures of mosaics. These mosaics were found nearby in Lopen and Dinnington.
