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Somerset Brick and Tile Museum, Bridgwater
East Quay
Bridgwater
TA6 4AE
Somerset
England
Collection details
Architecture
Industry
Facilities
Guided tours: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
For bookings and research facilities, please contact Somerset County Museums Service on the telephone numbers and e-contact addresses given above.
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01823 320200
General information (Fax)
:
01823 320229
E-mail
:
county-museums@somerset.gov.uk
Website
:
www.somerset.gov.uk/museums
Open
Wednesday and Thursdays 9am - 12.30pm, 1pm - 4pm
Other times by appointment.
Closed
Friday - Tuesday
Admission charges
Admission free during advertised opening hours.
Description
Dedicated to the Brick and Tile Industry of Somerset and incorporates the last surviving 'pinnacle kiln' in Bridgwater. Exhibits the making processes and products of the industry; demonstrations of the production of moulded wares. Run in collaboration with Somerset County Council Social Services, Sedgemoor District Council and Mencap.
Collections description
Bricks, tiles and other ceramic products; tools employed in the making processes; drawn from the collections of Somerset County Museums Service and the Blake Museum, Bridgwater (Sedgemoor DC)
Articles
MGM 2007 - Top Ten Family History Events In Museums & Galleries
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
Disability Access
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
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