Museums · West Midlands
Mitcheldean
Mitcheldean — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — 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
Mitcheldean 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
Mitcheldean is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, offering insights into its past and cultural significance. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's historical narrative.
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Background
History
]] The name Mitcheldean derives from the Old English miceldenu meaning 'big valley'. Mitcheldean was a thriving community for many centuries due to the town's proximity to iron ore deposits. During the 19th century, the town grew due to revenues produced by Wintles' Forest Brewery. Like several of the Forest of Dean villages, Mitcheldean is a close-knit community with individual traditions. One of these was the locally famous (or infamous) Mitcheldean Prize Brass Band. It is vividly remembered and described in a memoir by Arthur Bullock, a resident of nearby Longhope, whose father and brothers were in it. Recounting the band's exploits, he comments, 'I only wish I could have been privileged…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8646, -2.4904
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Mitcheldean
- Postcode
- GL17 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- wikipedia: Mitcheldean (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mitcheldean?
- Mitcheldean is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.8646°, -2.4904°.
- Is Mitcheldean wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Mitcheldean. Check ahead for specific facilities.