Hornsea Museum facts for kids
The Hornsea Museum is a fun local museum located in Hornsea, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, northern England. It's a great place to learn about the history of the area and what life was like long ago.
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Discovering Hornsea's Past
The Hornsea Museum first opened its doors in 1978. It is set up inside an old farmhouse from the 1700s and two smaller cottages. The museum is a charity, which means it's a non-profit organization. Many dedicated volunteers help run the museum and keep it going. It also works with other museums in the Holderness area.
Life in Victorian Times
The farmhouse where the museum is located was home to the Burn family for nearly 300 years. Today, the museum shows what rural life was like during the Victorian era. This was a time when Queen Victoria ruled England, from 1837 to 1901. You can explore different rooms that look just like they would have back then. These include a bedroom, a dairy where milk was kept, a kitchen, a cozy parlor, and a wash-house for laundry.
Exploring the Museum Grounds
Outside the farmhouse, there's a large garden to explore. You'll find a barn and workshops where crafts were made. There's also a Victorian school room, showing how children learned many years ago. You can even walk through a Victorian street scene! Inside other buildings, there are displays about military history and a collection of old toys and items from childhood.
Hornsea's Railway and Fishing History
The Whitedale building at the museum has special exhibits. Here, you can learn all about the history of the Hull and Hornsea Railway. This was the train line that connected Hornsea to the city of Hull. You can also discover Hornsea's long history of fishing.
Hornsea Pottery Collection
The two cottages at the museum are filled with a huge collection of Hornsea Pottery. There are about 2,000 pieces of this famous pottery on display. It's a fantastic way to see the beautiful designs and learn about the local pottery industry.
Stories from the Past: Time On My Hands
Time On My Hands is a special collection of recorded interviews. These interviews are kept at the Hornsea Museum, along with the museums in Hedon and Holderness. There are over 60 hours of local people sharing their memories. These stories give us a clear picture of what life was like in this part of East Riding of Yorkshire during the early 1900s. You can listen to these fascinating interviews at the museums.
