Valence House Museum, Local history museum in Becontree, England.
Valence House Museum is a timber-framed structure set within a moated landscape in Valence Park, housing historical collections about the local area. The building contains displays of objects, documents, and materials that span different periods of the region's development.
The building dates to the 13th century and took its name from the de Valence family who owned the property in the 14th century. This long history connects the house to the area's transformation from rural settlement to suburban community.
The displays show how residents of Barking and Dagenham lived and shaped their communities over generations. You can see everyday objects and stories that reveal what mattered to people living in this part of East London.
The museum is open on weekdays and weekends, with parking available in the surrounding park accessible from nearby streets. The grounds are flat and easy to walk around, making it straightforward to explore both the building and the park setting.
The archive holds a collection of roughly 30,000 items, including restored pieces from a renowned film special effects collection. These objects offer rare insights into the craftsmanship and creative techniques used in classic cinema.
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