Pickford's House Museum facts for kids
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Pickford's House Museum is a cool old house in Derby, England. It was built way back in 1770 by a famous architect named Joseph Pickford. He built it for his own family to live in. This house now shows what life was like for a professional family during the Georgian period. You can see how people lived and what clothes they wore in the 1700s and 1800s. The Derby City Council owns and runs this interesting museum.
Joseph Pickford's Amazing House
Joseph Pickford built this house to show off his amazing skills. He wanted people to see his work and hire him for their own projects. It was also his home. Behind the house, Pickford had his builder's yard. This was where he kept all his building materials and tools. A driveway next to the house led to this busy work area.
Pickford worked for many important people. One of his famous clients was a painter named Joseph Wright of Derby. You can see some of Wright's paintings at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum opened its doors in 1988. It helps visitors imagine what life was like for a wealthy family in the late 1700s. The ground floor of the house is set up just like it would have been when the Pickford family lived there. You can see furniture and decorations from that time. The museum also has displays of clothes from the 18th and 19th centuries. It's like stepping back in time to see how people dressed!
Images for kids
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A toy theatre which is on display (2011) in the museum.
See also
In Spanish: Pickford's House Museum para niños
