Museums · South East England
Storrington
Storrington — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Ian Hawfinch — 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
Storrington is a museum in england-south-east, 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
Storrington is a museum located in South-East England. It features local history exhibits and artefacts, providing insights into the region's past. The museum serves as a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the heritage of Storrington and its surroundings.
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Background
History
Storrington is listed in the Domesday Book as "Estorchestone", meaning a place well known for storks. A charter to hold a regular market on Wednesdays was granted by Henry IV in 1400, together with permissions for three fairs during the year, on Mayday, Wednesday of Whit week and the Feast of Martin on 11November. Tanning and blacksmithing were also important industries and only in the 20th century did these roles fade away. Rabbit breeding was another significant industry reflected in a number of local place names including 'The Warren', 'Warren Hill', 'Sullington Warren' and 'Warren Croft'. This working/small industry background has however, left little behind architecturally. Nikolaus…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9178, -0.4546
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Horsham
- Parish
- Storrington and Sullington
- Postcode
- RH20 4ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arundel and South Downs
Sources
- wikipedia: Storrington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Storrington?
- Storrington is in South East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.9178°, -0.4546°.
- Is Storrington wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Storrington. Check ahead for specific facilities.