Heritage Open Days: Petworth Cottage Museum

It's not really a museum. It's a house that has been restored, redecorated, furnished and equipped as if it were 1910, when it was the home of Mrs. Mary Cummings. There is a scullery, cellar. living room, bedroom, sewing room, and attic. Free entry on designated Heritage Open Day - normally £4 (child £1) Mary was the tenant of 346 High Street from 1901 to 1930, and the reconstruction takes account of the living memories of Mary's time here, her Irish Catholic background and her work as a seamstress at home and at Petworth House. We have always aimed to make the place feel as if Mrs. Cummings has just stepped out. The range is lit, the table is laid for tea, the kettle is boiling. Tens of thousands of visitors have come since we first opened in 1996. Most have found it very nostalgic or very educational (depending on age!). We hope you will too. The museum is staffed by friendly volunteer stewards.

Suitable for
Any age


Website
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/directory/petworth-cottage-museum3

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/am9534?id=EVENT535880