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Manor House Museum, Kettering
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c/o The Coach House
Sheep Street
Kettering
NN16 0AN
Northamptonshire
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Industry, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport, Toys and Hobbies, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01536 534219
General information (Fax)
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01536 534370
E-mail
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museum@kettering.gov.uk
Website
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www.kettering.gov.uk/museums
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Open
9.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday
Last admission 4.45pm
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Closed
Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
Explore Kettering's history at the Manor House Museum. Temporary exhibitions, regular activities and a "hands-on" approach to history make this a lively and vibrant place to visit.
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Collections description
Includes social history, archaeological and geological material from the Borough of Kettering. Strong social history collections reflect the boot and shoe history of the town. Items not on display are kept in the museum's offsite store, and specific objects in storage can be viewed by prior arrangement.
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Key artists and exhibits
Victorian costumes,'Robinson car',Samian Ware,Roman Lead Font,Numismatics,Civil War armour, Anglo-Saxon Cremation Urns
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Articles
Collecting Cultures - HLF Announces Grants For Acquisitions
MGM 2007 - Big Bank Holiday Museum Events Round-Up
MGM 2007 - A Journey Through Time At Kettering Museum
MGM 2007 - Seven Events For Seven Days In Museums & Galleries
Pop Into Your Local - During Museums and Galleries Month 2003!
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Events
Collecting Your Thoughts
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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