Fordingbridge Museum
  Description
Housed on two floors of an old granary. Fordingbridge museum’s main source of artefacts came from the late John Shering, who over a period of 30 years accumulated about 9,000 pieces of local history in his attic.

The collection came from a variety of sources such as local shops that had closed, house clearances, cobblers and blacksmith's tools and several hundred photographs.

Also on display are works from local artist Augustus John and a large Victorian' Dolls House.

 
  Open
Easter to end October
Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat, 11am - 4pm
(also open Bank Holiday Sundays)
 
  Prices
 
  Contact
Kings Yard, Salisbury St, Fordingbridge, SP6 1AB
Tel:01425 655222
Website
Streetmap
 
  More pictures
Augustus John lived and painted in Fordingbridge during the last 31 years of his life.
Over a period of about 30 years the late John Shering and his brother collected a large quantity of artefacts which they housed in a private museum open to the public on request. In 1996 their extensive collection was offered to the town of Fordingbridge.
 
  Directions
As you come into Fordingbridge from the south, cross the bridge, turn right and it's the second small turning immediately on the left.
 
  Parking
There is a pay and display car park nearby. Streetmap
 
  Refreshments
None
 
  Accessibility
Visitors in wheelchairs can access the ground floor. There is a step going into the museum but the staff will help you using a ramp.
 
 
Fordingbridge Museum
 
Fordingbridge Museum