Chertsey Museum
Chertsey Museum
The Cedars
33 Windsor Street
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 8AT
England
Website
enquiries@chertseymuseum.org.uk
Telephone
01932 565764
Fax
01932 571118
We have fine collections, including history of the Runnymede area, local archaeology and history of Chertsey Abbey, fine art, decorative art, social history including many documents and photographs, local clocks and the nationally significant Olive Matthews Collection of dress and textiles
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Chertsey Museum was refurbished in 2003 as part of a major redevelopment plan to increase public access. Thanks to the support of the Olive Matthews Trust and Runnymede Borough Council this award-winning museum has new gallery spaces, a multi-purpose educational space and is fully accessible to all.
Social history for the Borough of Runnymede, Thames Valley archaeology, horology, fine and decorative art and an extensive fashions from the Olive Matthews Collection.
Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Personalities, Science and Technology, Social History
Key artists and exhibits
- Art collection includes paintings by Edward H. Niemann, Edmund John Niemann, Robert Gallon, William Daniell RA, John Hassell RA and Edward Hassell RA.
- Key exhibits include 13th century lead glazed tiles from Chertsey Abbey, a celtic sword, a 10th century Viking sword made by Ulfberht, an 1851 regulator clock displayed at the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace and historic dress dating from the 18th to 21st centuries.
Hair: The Styling of Society
Hairstyles have evolved from a display of power and wealth to an expression of self and individuality. Hair has been used as a medium to make political statements, rebel against social norms, and tell one’s story. Through the years hair has been braided, coloured, teased, and adorned to reflect not only the fashions of the day, but also the values of the era.
On display are a number of items from the Olive Matthews Collection which are rarely on public view.
The exhibition has been guest curated by Denise Wald, a student at Royal Holloway, University of London, currently studying for a Masters in Public History.
Suitable for
- Any age
Day & Night: From the bedroom to the ballroom 1929 -1939
The exhibition encompasses both the extremes and essentials of 1930s female dress, featuring garments which range from daring printed beach pyjamas and startling striped trousers, to elegant evening dresses and scandalously scanty cami-knickers.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Chertsey Museum
Website
Shops and Shopping
This new exhibition in Chertsey Museum’s Discovery Zone focuses on Shops and Shopping in the borough.
On display are over 80 images of retail premises dating from 1880 to 1980 in Chertsey, Addlestone, Ottershaw and Egham. There are also various shop related items from the Museum’s collections on view, including an 1834 £5 note from Chertsey’s Godley Bank and an aneroid barometer from Burgess & Sons’ bakers shop in Addlestone.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Circus Day!
Circus Sensible will teach juggling skills, plate spinning and beginner’s stilt walking and give two comedy circus shows on Abbeyfields across the road from the Museum.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
11:30am-4pm
Craft and Wine
This week decorating cushion covers. We provide all the instruction and materials for you to do the activity. All you need to do is bring your own drink!
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
7-9pm
Admission
£10 To book, please telephone 01932 565764
Craft and Wine
This week creating cards using distress ink and stamping techniques. We provide all the instruction and materials for you to do the activity. All you need to do is bring your own drink!
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
When
7-9pm
Admission
Cost £10 To book, please telephone 01932 565764
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