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Littlehampton Museum
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Littlehampton Museum
Manor House
Church Street
Littlehampton
BN17 5EW
West Sussex
England
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Manor House by David Nicholls
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Land Transport, Maritime, Photography, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
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Facilities
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ACCESS: ramped entrance - all displays on ground floor.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01903 738100
General information (Fax)
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01903 73190
E-mail
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littlehamptonmuseum@littlehampton-tc.gov.uk
Website
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www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/pr.aspx?pgName=About&pgSection=Services
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Open
OPEN Mon - Fri 09:00 - 4:30pm
Sat 10:30 - 4:30pm*
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Closed
* Closed Public Bank Holidays and 25th December - 1st January (inclusive).
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Admission charges
Admission FREE!
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Description
Littlehampton Museum was founded in 1928 and has lived at various locations. It is now housed in the grand historic Manor House which once belonged to the Duke of Norfolk in Littlehampton town centre. The building dates from the early 19th Century and has always been a focal point for the town. The museum shop sells books on local history, art prints, commemorative giftware, Roman replica products and scenic postcards of local views. The museum has a strong education and outreach programme and enjoys a close relationship with the Littlehampton Local History Society and the surrrounding community.
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Collections description
The collection includes a wealth of archaeological material from the surrounding area including Angmering Roman Villa, the Climping coin hoard and features Bronze and Iron Age exhibits. We also have an impressive fine art collection featuring work by A. Plant, Leslie Wilcox and Henry Nibbs. Our focus on the social history of the town is reflected in the galleries where you can view some of our maritime collection and items which tell the story of the town from the Victorian era. Visitors may view our stored collections including our vast photographic archive of the local area by prior arrangement.
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Key artists and exhibits
The Fletcher Collection: over 200 miniature ship models
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The 'Everyman Cruiser'
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Harry Burtenshaw's fishing gear
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Victorian nightdress
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Bottles from the Anchor Springs Brewery
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Mr Jannaway's bowler hat
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Creticus' Roman gaming counter
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Prints left by Roman animals
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3000 year old earrings from Binstead
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Souvenir moustache cup
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Paleolithic Flints
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Bronze Age mace head
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Saxon tombstone
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Angmering Roman Villa finds
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Fine art
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Articles
News In Brief - Week Ending October 5 2008
Victorian Time Travel Quiz Launched By 18 West Sussex Museums
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Available resources
Loan Box Service
Handling collection or artefacts; Resource or activity pack; Teachers' pack or notes
Public Talks
Handling collection or artefacts; Taught session (schools); Virtual exhibition or images
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
Indoor soft play area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
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
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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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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