Thirsk Museum - local history and local people

Thirsk Museum is a local history Museum established in 1975 and run by volunteers. It aims to conserve, document and display items of local historical interest , some with national significance.
It is housed in the house where Thomas Lord once lived. This was the man who created the original Lords cricket ground in London.
Displays include features on J R Clarke a well known photographer and postcard maker. His cards are still well regarded and help tell the history of the town.
Included in the displays are bones from an archaeological dig that took the history of the town back to Saxon days.
And then there is the Busby Stoop chair - legendary and scary!

Visits to the Museum usually require a donation but that is not required for this special open day.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1030-1530

Location & directions

Thirsk Museum, 14 - 16 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1PQ

Directions:

Leave the Market Place and we are on the right hand side of Kirkgate , opposite the Zillah Bell Art Gallery , and before the World of James Herriot There is a blue plaque on the building for Thomas Lord.

Contact on day:

Janet Marshall

Telephone number:

+447763322280

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Only ground floor accessible for wheelchairs, however we do have a visual display on a loop system of scenes around the area and of the upstairs rooms Public toilets are nearby on the Marage and near the council run car parks. Parking is also available on the Market Place , this has a free one hour followed by a paid second hour. Rooms within the Museum are small hence please take care

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