Petersfield Museum
The Old Courthouse
St Peters Road
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3HX
England
Website
Curator
curator@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Education and Outreach Officer
education@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
01730 262601
The Museum was set up in 1999 and is located in the former Magistrates Courthouse.
Venue Type:
Museum, Archive
Additional info
Wheelchair accessibility is via the police yard and a member of staff is required to unlock the access gate - please call ahead if this is required.
The museum holds collections on the social, industrial and agricultural history of Petersfield and the surrounding villages. The collections are made up from artefacts and archives (including maps, oral history accounts, and photographs).
Collection details
Trade and Commerce, Social History, Law and Order, Industry, Archives, Archaeology, Agriculture, Coins and Medals
Key artists and exhibits
- Joliffe family
- Bonham-Carter family
- ITS
- market town
- Churchers college
- St Peters Church Parish records
- Historical Maps
- Petersfield Musical Festival
- Scouting in Petersfield
- Petersfield Urban District Council
Petersfield: Twinned with Barentin and Warendorf
In April 1993, Barentin in France signed a twinning charter with Petersfield. We will be showing photographs and memorabilia from the last 20 years together with those from the later twinning woth Warendorf in Germany
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Petersfield Museum
Admission
Free
Website
Market Day in Petersfield
The Market has been at the heart of Petersfield since the town was developed by the Normans in the twelfth century. For most of these years livestock was sold, but this came to an end 50 years ago. To commemorate this occasion the Museum will be exhibiting and sharing memories from those who recall the days when the sounds and smells of the town were so very different from todays market.
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/news-events-exhibitions.php
Market Day in Petersfield
Experience the past and present of Petersfield's markets in objects, memories and pictures.
Admission
Free
Beliefs
This exhibition will reflect on the various religious and spiritual beliefs held by people in the Petersfield area and on why some people believe and others don't.
Admission
Free
Market Towns in Perspective
Market towns have for centuries played a key role in the economic and social life of their regions. This talk
by Dr Sylvia Pinches from the University of Leicester will chart historical developments and regional
perspectives and will help set Petersfield in context.
When
7-8pm
Admission
Tickets are £7 (£5 to Museum members) and are available for purchase at the Flora Twort
Gallery. Refreshments will be provided.
The Geology of Petersfield
David Bone, who has studied local geology for many years, will give an insight into the rocks beneath Petersfield and the surrounding area and how they have shaped our town and lives. Includes Q&A. Refreshments will be provided.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
7-8pm
Admission
£7.00 (£5.00 to museum members) available for purchase at the Flora Twort Gallery.
Getting there
The Museum is situated in the old Magistrates’ Courthouse behind the police station in St. Peter’s Road. The Museum entrance is along the alley between Tesco and the square.
The Museum and Gallery is a 10 minute walk from the railway station.
Parking is available at the pay and display car parks by Tesco or Waitrose supermarkets
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