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Wilberforce House, Hull
Wilberforce House
36 High Street
Hull
HU1 1NQ
England
Collection details
Archives
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
Personalities
Social History
Facilities
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01482 613 902
General information (Fax)
:
01482 613 710
Website
:
www.hullcc.gov.uk/museums/wilberforce/index.php
Open
Reopening 25 March 2007.
Admission charges
Admission free
Description
Birthplace of William Wilberforce, known worldwide for his fight to abolish slavery, this 17th Century building retains many interesting features, such as the oak panelled banqueting room.
Key artists and exhibits
William Wilberforce
Articles
The UK's Museums Mark Slavery Remembrance Day - August 23 2008
UNESCO Slavery Remembrance - Hull Unveils Wilberforce Silverware
UNESCO Slavery Remembrance - UK Museums Mark The Bicentenary
News In Brief - Week Ending April 1 2007
The Bicentenary Of The Abolition Of The Slave Trade
Ministers And Museums Back 2007 Slavery Bill Bicentenary Events
Trainee Curators From Sierra Leone Pick Up Tips From UK Museums
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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