Crewkerne and District Museum - Crewkerne
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Crewkerne has a long and interesting history - its status as a Saxon
royal Mint, its importance as a stopping place for travellers, and its
prosperity based on the textile industry. The ancient Roman hill fort of
Ham Hill is a few miles distant, and the town's more important
buildings were constructed of stone quarried from the hill. There were
some well-known personalities associated with the town. Admiral Hardy
was educated a few hundred yards from the museum, and sail cloth for his
fleet, including the Victory, were manufactured in the town. Founded in
1988, the Museum illustrates these things, but equally shows how
ordinary local people lived and worked at various periods. Some of the
latest graphic techniques are used to enliven the displays. Opening Times Saturday 3rd April (Easter Saturday) - 30th OctoberWednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 1030 - 1600Saturdays1030 - 1300
Entry ChargesAdults £1.00 Children, Students and "Friends" free | |||||||||||||||||||||||