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Cowper and Newton Museum, Olney

The Cowper and Newton Museum, Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, MK46 4AJ, Buckinghamshire, England

The Museum was opened in 1900. The house called Orchard Side was at that time owned by Mr W. H. Collingridge and he was persuaded by Thomas Wright of Olney to give the property to the town of Olney as a museum. Thomas Wright was an Olney schoolmaster, local historian and a prolific author. Among his writings were biographies of Cowper and William Blake as well as editions of Persian poets such as Omar Khyam. Two of his most famous works are "The Romance of the Lace Pillow" and "The Romance of the Shoe Maker". He was instrumental in raising public awareness about Olney's heritage and was the first Custodian of the Cowper and Newton Museum.

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Contact Details

Tel : 01234 711516
Fax : 0870 164 0662
E-mail : cnm@mkheritage.co.uk
cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

URL : www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org
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Open

1 March to 23 December: Tuesday - Saturday 10.30 am - 4.30 pm June, July, August: as above PLUS Sundays 2.00 pm to 5 pm Also open ALL Bank Holiday Mondays, but closed Good Friday. However OPEN Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day).

Closed

Winter Closure: Christmas, New Year, January and February. Also closed Good Friday.

Admission Charges

Adults £3.00 Concessions £2.00 Family ticket £7.50 Children 5 to 18 £1.50 Children under 5 - FREE Parties of 12 people or more: £2.00 per head, £3.50 with pre-booked guided tour and garden only £1.00

General Information

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours

Collections

Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Disability Access

Wheelchair access to some public areas

Children and Families

Gardens open to public

General Education

Education facilities available

Schools Education

Primary school education service available

Facilities

Gardens open to public
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Shop
Study facilities

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