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Llanrwst Almshouses & Museum
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Llanrwst Almshouses & Museum
1 - 12 Church Street
Ancaster Square
Llanrwst
County Conwy
LL26 OBP
Wales
Wales
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Collection details
Architecture, Archives, Industry, Literature, Personalities, Religion, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01492 642 550
General information (Fax)
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01492 642 550
E-mail
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info@llanrwstalmshouses.wanadoo.co.uk
Website
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www.llanrwstalmshouses.org
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Open
Open daily 10.30 - 15.30
Groups, school groups and visitors are most welcome.
We also provide guided tours.
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Admission charges
Admission free
Donations very welcome
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Description
The Llanrwst Almshouses were constructed in 1610 by Sir John Wynn of Gwydir to house twelve poor men of the parish. For four hundred years they continued to provide shelter until 1976 when the buildings closed. Then in 1996 with the aid of Heritage Lottery funding the Almshouses were restored and in 2002 opened by Lord Elis Thomas as a museum of local history and a community focal point. The museum consists of two restored period rooms, temporary exhibitions and local artefacts. A working herb garden is situated in the museum grounds, offering excellent views of this Grade II listed building and the historic St Grwst Church. This unique community museum offers you a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Welsh market town. Exhibits include artefacts associated with local printer bard Gwylim Cowlyd, items of social history and historic images, all evoking a strong sense of community. For more information please contact Llanrwst Almshouses
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Collections description
The Trust currently holds a collection of over a hundred items relating largely to the rural Conwy Valley, a number of items are associated with the renowned Llanrwst Bards of the late nineteenth century, the Trust has also recently returned the Llanrwst flag to the community. Dating from the twelfth century, this emblem was central to the town's belief that it was independent of the United Kingdom, proudly bearing the motto Cymru, Lloegr a Llanrwst - Wales, England and Llanrwst.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Gardens open to public
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
Refreshments
Shop
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Copyright © 24 Hour Museum
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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