Museums · South West England
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum is a museum located in South-West England. It showcases local history and heritage, with a focus on the area's agricultural and social development. The museum is housed in a historic building that reflects the architectural character of the region.
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Background
History
Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum was opened in 1972 in derelict buildings once occupied by Kingsbridge Grammar School. Following a local campaign, English China Clays Ltd rescued the building and founded the museum. They also – along with the local council – contributed to its running costs. The Museum was named after William Cookworthy (1705 – 1780). He was born in Kingsbridge, and went on to base himself in Plymouth. The building was founded by Thomas Crispin who was born in Kingsbridge in 1608. He moved to Exeter in 1630, where he became prominent in the wool trade and Master of the Company of Weavers, Fullers and Shearers. As a thanksgiving to his home town, Crispin bought land at the top…
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- Coordinates
- 50.2874, -3.7780
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Kingsbridge
- Postcode
- TQ7 1AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Official site
- kingsbridgemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum?
- Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.2874°, -3.7780°.
- Is Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum. Check ahead for specific facilities.