Bassetlaw Museum, Local authority museum in Retford, United Kingdom.
Description
Bassetlaw Museum occupies an 18th-century house with typical Georgian architecture that keeps its original character throughout. The exhibition rooms display objects about North Nottinghamshire's local history alongside an art gallery and recreated historic rooms.
History
The museum's collection grew from the 1980s onward through donations from local residents who contributed objects from the region's past. This built up a documentary collection that traces the area's development over centuries.
Culture
The rooms show how people lived and worked across different times. You can see a Victorian classroom and a 1940s kitchen that give you a direct sense of everyday life back then.
Practical
The museum is easily reached and offers free entry on most weekdays. Parking options are available nearby, and a visit typically takes one to two hours to see everything.
Did you know?
Among the archaeological collections sits an Anglo-Saxon boat that provides insight into ancient transportation methods. This find demonstrates the area's importance for human settlement in early times.
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