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Museum Details
Ditchling Museum
Image
Church Lane
Ditchling
BN6 8TB
East Sussex
England
Collection details
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Personalities
Social History
Facilities
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01273 844744
General information (Fax)
:
01273 844744
E-mail
:
info@ditchling-museum.com
Website
:
www.ditchling-museum.com
Open
10 March - 16 December
Tues-Sat & Bank Holidays 1030-1700
Sun 1400 -1700
Closed
Mondays
Admission charges
Adults £3.50
Conc £2
Students £1.00
Children up to and inc.16 year olds FREE
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.
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.
Key artists and exhibits
Eric Gill
;
David Jones
;
Edward Johnston
;
Ethel Mairet
;
St Dominic's Press
;
Articles
Celebrities Choose The Art For 20 x 20 At Ditchling Museum
Trails
Arts & Crafts Trail: Victoria And Albert Museum, Greater London And The South
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
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
Schools Education
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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