Museums · West Midlands
Lutterworth
Lutterworth — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
Lutterworth is a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
Lutterworth is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its past and cultural significance. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's historical context.
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Background
History
Lutterworth was originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement; the name Lutterworth is possibly derived from the Old English hlūtreworð meaning 'enclosure on the River Hlūtre (which is likely an old name of the River Swift). The name Hlūtre itself is probably derived from the Old English hlūttor meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. Lutterworth was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Lutterworth was granted its market charter in 1214 by King John and became a small but busy market town. The Irish statesman Robert le Poer was also parish priest here c. 1318. Lutterworth Grammar School was founded in 1630; by 1676 the population of Lutterworth had reached 644. The M1 motorway was built just to the east of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4560, -1.2000
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Lutterworth
- Postcode
- LE17 4EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Official site
- www.lutterworthmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Lutterworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lutterworth?
- Lutterworth is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.4560°, -1.2000°.
- Is Lutterworth wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Lutterworth. Check ahead for specific facilities.