Godalming Museum facts for kids
Godalming Museum is a special place in the town of Godalming, Surrey, England. It's a local museum, which means it focuses on the history and culture of Godalming and the areas around it. It's a great spot to learn about the past of this interesting town!
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Explore Godalming Museum
The museum is filled with amazing collections that tell the story of Godalming. You can see old paintings, beautiful ceramic art, detailed embroidery, and even designs for buildings. It's like stepping back in time to see how people lived and what they created.
Meet Famous Artists and Designers
Many talented people have their work shown at Godalming Museum. These include:
- Helen Allingham: A famous watercolour artist.
- Myles Birket Foster: Another watercolour artist and engraver.
- Gertrude Jekyll: A very well-known garden designer.
- Sir Edwin Lutyens: A famous architect who designed many buildings.
- Percy Robertson: A landscape watercolour artist and etcher.
- Hugh Thackeray Turner: An architect who also painted china.
Their works help us understand the art and design of the past.
A Look at History: The Stocking Frame
One really cool item you can see is a Stocking frame. This machine was used to make stockings and other knitted items. It was given to the museum in 1936 by a company called Allen, Solly and Company. This company actually worked in Godalming between 1860 and 1888, showing how important textile making was to the town's history.
See also
External links
- Godalming Museum website
