Winchcombe Museum

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Winchcombe Museum
Address
The Old Town Hall, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Postcode
GL54 5LJ
Email
info@winchcombemuseum.org.uk
Website
https://www.winchcombemuseum.org.uk/
Region or country
England (South West)

The museum is located on the upper floor in the Victorian Old Town Hall building which is situated at the T-junction in the centre of Winchcombe. It can easily be recognised by the large round clock overhanging the main road. Since becoming redundant in 1883.

The museum also houses a collection of British and International police uniforms - both historic and modern.

What can be found at the venue?
Collection of artifacts, Historic building or site
Related crime and punishment profession / organisation
Police, Courts / judiciary
Significant collections relating to regional crime and punishment organisation or to a particular individual
The museum contains the Ross Simms police collection; the Old Town Hall has had many uses including a local Court of Petty Sessions (with easy access to the stocks)
Does the venue have an online collections catalogue?
No
Web address of any other online resources
http://None given
Details of opening for public access and / or research services
The website suggests the museum is not currently open to the public because of Covid restrictions.
Available services or facilities
Shop
Accessibility and disability arrangements / Covid requirements
We have a lift, so the museum is suitable for wheelchair users.
Other connected heritage sites, museums or archives
None given
Date information added or updated:
26/11/2021
Entry ID No:
001