Westbury Manor Museum, Local history museum in Fareham, England
Description
Westbury Manor Museum occupies a Grade II listed building and presents Fareham's history through three permanent galleries spanning different periods. The structure houses exhibition spaces across multiple levels, connected by lifts to ensure access throughout the building.
History
The building began as a 17th-century farmhouse, later transformed into a Georgian residence with Victorian additions before serving as council offices. This architectural progression reflects Fareham's changing prosperity and needs across centuries.
Culture
The museum highlights Fareham's brick-making tradition and how local red bricks became materials for major buildings across the country. You can observe how this craft shaped the town's identity and economy.
Practical
The museum is housed in a multi-level building with a lift, making it straightforward to visit all galleries at your own pace. On-site facilities include a cafe offering light meals and a shop selling gifts and publications.
Did you know?
The building once housed six admirals of the fleet and later became the home of Reverend John Kelsall, who wrote an important bird identification guide. This connection to naval figures and natural history gives the house an unexpected layer of significance.
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