| HACKETT BARN MUSEUM at ALFORD MANOR HOUSE |
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Hackett Barn Museum is part of the Alford Manor
House Complex. Situated at the rear of the 17th century thatched Manor,
it houses many of the towns historic artifacts. A rare, complete, man-driven,
wheelwrights lathe, complete with tools and samples, is a major exhibit.
A Winnower, Huller and Threshing Machine are reminders of our farming heritage.
Many old workmens tools, including a carpenters chest, complete with all
the tools, that once belonged to one of the towns Doctors, is on display.
A Cobblers shop, with leather patterns, old studded boots, clogs, hobbing
irons etc is almost completed. Also many items from one of the towns old
chemist shops are being assembled into a pharmacy display. A beautiful Victorian
covered hearse is an interesting exhibit. Also an outside wooden lavatory
causes many comments and amusing stories! Many unusual items donated by
local people, and a fine selection of old kitchen memorabilia, are always
on display.
Winter opening hours :-
Tuesday 11am - 12.30pm
Friday 2pm - 4pm |
