Museums · East Midlands
Market Rasen
Market Rasen — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Brian Westlake — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Market Rasen is a museum in england-east-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
Market Rasen is a museum located in the East Midlands. It offers insights into the local history and culture of the area, showcasing various exhibits relevant to the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The place-name 'Market Rasen' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Rase, Rasa, and Resne. The name derives from the Old English ræsn meaning 'plank', and is thought to refer to a plank bridge. The river name 'Rase' is a back-formation. Originally "Rasen", as it is known locally, was called "East Rasen", "Rasen Parva" or "Little Rasen". In the 19th century, touring theatrical companies performed in theatres in the town. David Grose opened 'a very neat and comfortable theatre' in 1834. In May 1844, the Giffords performed in the town. The Corn Exchange was designed by Henry Goddard and completed in 1854. Market Rasen's community fire and police station opened in…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.3871, -0.3355
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Market Rasen
- Postcode
- LN8 3EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
Sources
- wikipedia: Market Rasen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Rasen?
- Market Rasen is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.3871°, -0.3355°.
- Is Market Rasen wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Market Rasen. Check ahead for specific facilities.