Newarke Houses Museum, Local history museum in Leicester, England
The Newarke Houses Museum occupies two historical buildings, Wygston's Chantry House and Skeffington House, displaying collections about Leicester's social development through time.
The buildings underwent multiple transformations, serving as residences for Leicester merchants, then experiencing the 1645 Siege of Leicester before becoming a boys' school.
The museum presents a 1950s street recreation with a pub, grocer, and pawnbroker, complete with period sounds representing daily life in Leicester.
Visitors receive free admission to explore the historical exhibits, located at The Newarke, Leicester, with regular guided tours available throughout the day.
The museum exhibits personal items of Daniel Lambert, who gained recognition as Britain's largest man and became a significant figure in Leicester's history.
Location: City of Leicester
Inception: 1953
Address: Newarke Houses, The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY LE2 7BQ
Phone: +441162254980
Website: https://leicestermuseums.org/newarke-houses
GPS coordinates: 52.63160,-1.13919
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25
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