Thirsk Museum
Thirsk Museum
4.5
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Jul 2021 • Family
Although the museum is quite small the volunteers absolutely made this a worth while stop on our trip we attended today 10/7/21 and the lady who unfortunately we didn’t catch her name was amazing with the little ones. There is a fun little quiz to do to find out who’s taking the biscuit! The attraction is completely free with the advisory of a donation of which we were more than happy to pay. To any family’s who are holidaying\camping in the area it’s definitely worth the stop!!
Written 10 July 2021
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Michael K
London, UK550 contributions
Oct 2021
Engaging small museum just over the road from the better-known museum of Thirsk's other great son. In some ways this small town museum resembles others around the country, containing items of local history and curiosity (like the "cursed" Busby Stoop chair) in rather cramped surroundings, but staffed generously by volunteers. Of course, its main claim to fame is as the birthplace of Thirsk's other great son; Thomas Lord. Even if you know little about cricket, you will surely have heard of Lord's Cricket Ground in London, the world headquarters of cricket. For that achievement alone, you would think that Thomas Lord would have greater honour in his home town. I suppose that, since Lord's itself has its own museum, he is better celebrated there than here. All the same, it is worth visiting this little museum to visit the shrine of cricket's most famous name.
Written 21 October 2021
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John S
Bristol, UK5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
I lovely small museum which allows you to find out about some of the history in the local area. The staff - who are all volunteers - are friendly and are happy to expand on the information which is shown on the signs. The entry is free but a donation is appreciated.
Written 3 August 2022
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Jackie B
Kirkby-in-Ashfield, UK8 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
What a fabulous little museum this is, originally the home of the man who founded Lords Cricket ground . The museum is free to visit, although donations are gratefully received, and is run by volunteers. The ground floor is dedicated to cricketing memorabilia and the rest of the museum shows social history, clothing, household goods of the area.
Both volunteers there when we visited were very friendly and knowledgeable and we spent around 45 minutes there.
Both volunteers there when we visited were very friendly and knowledgeable and we spent around 45 minutes there.
Written 8 September 2024
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Spectacle64
Yorkshire, UK512 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
One of those charming small museums that you occasionally stumble across. Delightfully amateurish (in a good way), reminding me of the sort of displays that used to go up at school speech days. Full of fascinating objects and brimming with local history information. I certainly enjoyed my visit. Much better than the interactive, gadget-laden museums found elsewhere.
Written 28 September 2023
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kevin B
Burnham-On-Sea, UK64 contributions
Oct 2020
Lovely little museum. Full of interesting items and information about the area. Very helpful staff and well laid out. Worth popping in while you at Thirsk.
Well organized in these strange times we are having.
Well organized in these strange times we are having.
Written 15 October 2020
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Master Jonjon
London, UK340 contributions
May 2021
WHAT IT IS.
Exhibition showcasing local stories. Including a serial-killing cursed chair. No touching.
More history and prehistory upstairs.
GETTING THERE.
Nearest station: Thirsk.
Exit the station and walk east along A61 for half an hour. You'll then reach Thirsk's city centre.
As you reach the square (Market Place), turn left into Kirkgate. The museum will be in less than a minute.
Exhibition showcasing local stories. Including a serial-killing cursed chair. No touching.
More history and prehistory upstairs.
GETTING THERE.
Nearest station: Thirsk.
Exit the station and walk east along A61 for half an hour. You'll then reach Thirsk's city centre.
As you reach the square (Market Place), turn left into Kirkgate. The museum will be in less than a minute.
Written 4 June 2021
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johnjoan47
New Brighton, UK235 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Was met by 2 very nice ladies and given a brochure to help whilst going around. There was several rooms dedicated to old items used in h home. Also items dedicated to the people who worked locally especially a farm worker. A small museum with plenty to see. The ladies said that they were volunteers and were not paid to be there.
Written 7 August 2023
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Welshwoman101_11
Neath, UK32 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
This is a small attraction but a hidden gem. It is free to enter, but if you have enjoyed the exhibits then you are invited to give a voluntary contribution. We did so as this was a very pleasant museum. On entering, you see the sports exhibits. Cricket being the centre of attraction as Thomas Lord (founder of Lords Cricket Ground) was a son of Thirsk. There are lots of photographs and information on show and the staff are very knowledgeable. The museum houses rooms that show life in the 1940's and 1950's on the lower floor and on the upper, life in much earlier times. Also, there is a chair on show with a very macabre history. I will say no more, not to give away all the secrets, visit it for your selves.
Written 28 August 2014
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Claire Rachel F
Thirsk12 contributions
May 2014 • Family
The museum is situated in the birthplace of Thomas Lord, founder of the famous cricket ground. So it begins with a room dedicated mainly to sports. There are so many bits to see though, it is up to you to decide how in depth you want your visit to be. Downstairs there are three rooms - on of which contains the legendary 'cursed' Busby Stoop chair. Upstairs there are five more rooms, and one has the Thirsk 'Giant's' skeleton.
My boy enjoys looking around at all the unusual bits and bobs, and he is 11. I find it fascinating because of the strong links to the local area that most of the exhibits seem to have. Like the huge chunk of the crashed bomber, or the Victorian bride and groom outfits.
The stewards are all really friendly and helpful. they leave you to enjoy the museum on the whole, but are there when you have questions. If you are lucky enough to visit when the curator is on duty then he is a walking history book, he has published a few, and they are on sale in the reception.
The museum is located close to the town and its many coffee shops and cafes. There are public toilets a short walk away and the church at the end of the street (St. Mary's) is also well worth a visit.
I recommend a visit to anyone, old or young. Oh and rather pleasantly the admission was FREE.
My boy enjoys looking around at all the unusual bits and bobs, and he is 11. I find it fascinating because of the strong links to the local area that most of the exhibits seem to have. Like the huge chunk of the crashed bomber, or the Victorian bride and groom outfits.
The stewards are all really friendly and helpful. they leave you to enjoy the museum on the whole, but are there when you have questions. If you are lucky enough to visit when the curator is on duty then he is a walking history book, he has published a few, and they are on sale in the reception.
The museum is located close to the town and its many coffee shops and cafes. There are public toilets a short walk away and the church at the end of the street (St. Mary's) is also well worth a visit.
I recommend a visit to anyone, old or young. Oh and rather pleasantly the admission was FREE.
Written 25 May 2014
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Will this be open in February ?
Written 5 September 2020
I cannot recall if they have a published policy on dogs. The building is quite small - it's an old cottage-style terraced house. The passages and stairs are quite narrow and the displays areas are quite crowded with exhibits. A small well-mannered dog might be accepted but larger or 'frisky' animals would endanger the displays.
Best to contact them directly: Tel. 01845 527707
or visit their web site for contact details.
Written 25 June 2017
carolmarshall45
New Malden, United Kingdom
I am told there is information on the Coverdale family from whom I am decended. Is this correct?
Written 28 December 2016
To be honest I don't know. The museum is a small local history museum run by very friendly and informative volunteers. I'm sure if you gave them a ring they would be more than helpful to assist in this.
Written 29 December 2016
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