Twickenham Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1993 |
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| Location | Twickenham, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England, UK |
| Type | History museum |
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Listed Building – Grade II
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| Official name | 25 The Embankment, 1, Church Lane |
| Designated | 2 September 1952 |
| Reference no. | 1080818 |
The Twickenham Museum is a special place in Twickenham, a town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It's run by amazing volunteers who love history! You can find it across from St Mary's church at 25 The Embankment. The museum is in a beautiful old building from the 1700s, which has three floors. This building is so important that Historic England has given it a special "Grade II listed" status, meaning it's protected for its history. The building was kindly given to the museum.
The Twickenham Museum is an independent museum. It's managed by a group called a registered charity. This charity officially started in 1993, helping the museum share local history.
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Discovering Twickenham's Past
The museum focuses on the history of several local areas. These include Teddington, Twickenham, Whitton, and the Hamptons. Before 1965, these places were all part of the Municipal Borough of Twickenham.
What the Museum Collects
The museum gathers and studies many interesting things. They collect old documents, historical objects, and information from these areas. They also share lots of historical facts on their website. The museum often puts on special exhibitions too. These shows help visitors learn even more about the local past.
A Project on World War I
In 2014, the museum received £9,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. This money was for a project called "Then and Now." It focused on the 1914 Christmas truce during the First World War. This truce was a time when soldiers stopped fighting on Christmas Day. The project also highlighted a soldier named Frank Edwards. He famously kicked a football during the Battle of Loos in 1915.
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