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The development of Crewkerne during the 18th and 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on the [[flax]] and [[linen]] industry is illustrated with a permanent display.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewkerne Heritage Centre|url=http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=6595|publisher=South Somerset Council|accessdate=27 May 2010}}</ref> Other collections relate to local archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewkerne Museum|url=http://www.culture24.org.uk/sw000033|publisher=Culture 24|accessdate=27 May 2010}}</ref> |
The development of Crewkerne during the 18th and 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on the [[flax]] and [[linen]] industry is illustrated with a permanent display.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewkerne Heritage Centre|url=http://www.southsomerset.gov.uk/index.jsp?articleid=6595|publisher=South Somerset Council|accessdate=27 May 2010}}</ref> Other collections relate to local archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crewkerne Museum|url=http://www.culture24.org.uk/sw000033|publisher=Culture 24|accessdate=27 May 2010}}</ref> |
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In the summer of 2010 a travelling exhibition Treasures from the Earth was hosted by the museum, with a series of archaeology themed events. Local materials, specific to Crewkerene were added including Roman coins and brooches and information on and pictures of the mosaics found at nearby [[Lopen]]<ref>{{cite web |
In the summer of 2010 a travelling exhibition Treasures from the Earth was hosted by the museum, with a series of archaeology themed events. Local materials, specific to Crewkerene were added including Roman coins and brooches and information on and pictures of the mosaics found at nearby [[Lopen]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lopenmosaic.co.uk/discovery.cfm |title=The discovery: Excavation and location |publisher=Lopen Roman Mosaic |accessdate=14 November 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100902102903/http://www.lopenmosaic.co.uk:80/discovery.cfm |archivedate=2 September 2010 |df= }}</ref> and [[Dinnington, Somerset|Dinnington]].<ref>{{cite web|title= Time Team Special 27: Dinnington, Somerset (The Big Roman Villa). |url=http://www.timeteam.k1z.com/index.php?pid=243|publisher=Time Team|accessdate=14 November 2010}} </ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 09:05, 2 December 2016
Established | 2000 |
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Location | Crewkerne, Somerset, England |
Type | Local museum |
President | Roger Rousell |
Website | Museum web site |
Crewkerne and District Museum is a small local museum in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. It is part of a wider heritage centre which includes local archives and a meeting room.[1]
The museum opened in 2000 in an old house with an 18th-century frontage. It was restored with the help of grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Somerset County Council, South Somerset District Council and Crewkerne Town Council.[1]
The development of Crewkerne during the 18th and 19th centuries, with particular emphasis on the flax and linen industry is illustrated with a permanent display.[2] Other collections relate to local archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Fine Art, Music, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War.[3]
In the summer of 2010 a travelling exhibition Treasures from the Earth was hosted by the museum, with a series of archaeology themed events. Local materials, specific to Crewkerene were added including Roman coins and brooches and information on and pictures of the mosaics found at nearby Lopen[4] and Dinnington.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Crewkerne Heritage Centre". Communigate. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "Crewkerne Heritage Centre". South Somerset Council. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "Crewkerne Museum". Culture 24. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "The discovery: Excavation and location". Lopen Roman Mosaic. Archived from the original on 2 September 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2010.
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