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Ditchling Museum
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Church Lane
Ditchling
BN6 8TB
East Sussex
England
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Collection details
Archives, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01273 844744
General information (Fax)
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01273 844744
E-mail
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info@ditchling-museum.com
Website
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www.ditchling-museum.com
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Open
10 March - 16 December
Tues-Sat & Bank Holidays 1030-1700
Sun 1400 -1700
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Closed
Mondays
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Admission charges
Adults £3.50
Conc £2
Students £1.00
Children up to and inc.16 year olds FREE
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Description
Discover the history of this remarkable village in its inspirational Downland setting.Famous artists and craftsmen represented in the museum include Sir Frank Brangwyn, Ethel Mairet(weaver) and Edward Johnston (calligrapher). Unique collection of work from the arts and crafts community established by Eric Gill and Hilary Pepler on Ditchling Common. Including work by members of the guild, David Jones, Joseph Cribb and Dunstan Pruden.
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Collections description
Ditchling Museum houses a comprehensive collection celebrating village life and the work of the many artists and craftspeople who have chosen to live Ditchling. These include Eric Gill,sculptor and letter-cutter, David Jones, artist, Edward Johnston, calligrapher, Ethel Mairet weaver and Frank Brangwyn, artist and muralist. The Stanhope Press,orignally brought to Ditchling in 1916 and used by the St Dominic's Press is now part of the permanent collection along with many items of printed material.
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Key artists and exhibits
Eric Gill
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David Jones
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Edward Johnston
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Ethel Mairet
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St Dominic's Press
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Articles
Celebrities Choose The Art For 20 x 20 At Ditchling Museum
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Trails
Arts & Crafts Trail: Victoria And Albert Museum, Greater London And The South
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Events
Art, Craft and the Village Life of Ditchling: A Collection Considered
Exhibition (temporary)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Collections
General guide to collections available
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
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
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
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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