Winchcombe Town Museum

A museum at the heart of the community of this beautiful Cotswold town with over 1000 years of fascinating history.

[Winchcombe Town Museum @Winchcombe_Mus]

The Postlip Hoard - 111 Roman coins and artefacts dating from Constans to Magnus Magnentius (Magnus the Usurper) 350-353 C.E. Found June 2024 at nearby Postlip. On view at Winchcombe Museum. #winchcombemuseum #romanhistory

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Researchers from @OxfordPhysics and @OxUniEarthSci contribute to a new paper on findings from the Winchcombe meteorite.

Fragments from the meteorite are on display at @NHM_London @WMusuem and @TheWilsonChelt #meteorites

Read more at https://t.co/VAOmJ9CSss

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Don’t forget Thee Winchcombe Meteorite will be featuring on Solar System with Brian Cox on BBC 2 at 9pm TONIGHT! #winchcombemeteorite #winchcombemuseum

[Winchcombe Town Museum @Winchcombe_Mus]

Only one more day to go until Brian Cox’s “Solar System” Monday 14th on BBC 2 at 9pm, featuring the Winchcombe meteorite! Our photograph shows Brian filming at the site of the Winchcombe meteorite’s landing.

Visit #winchcombe museum to view a piece of this amazing solar event.

[Brian Cox @ProfBrianCox]

If you enjoyed Solar System this evening you may be pleased to know the next episode begins in Winchcombe.

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The Holst 150 Birthday Party – Free event - Imperial Gardens, Cheltenham - Saturday 21 September.

Celebrate Gustav Holst’s 150th anniversary at a unique community event in the beautiful Imperial Gardens this September.

More here: https://t.co/a9Nys5wJ7r

[John Challenger @johnorganist]

Wow! Thank you so much to @deeplyclassical for your review – those are two words I am very happy to hear! 😃

[Winchcombe Town Museum @Winchcombe_Mus]

Come and see some of the remarkable, surviving, stones from Winchcombe Abbey @winchcombemuseum #winchcombeabbey

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A New Publication has arrived at Winchcombe museum. Written by our curator Anne Crow, ‘The Story of Winchcombe Abbey, 806 -1539’ comprehensively covers the history of the abbey and answers the questio “what happened to the building”. #winchcombemuseum

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Volunteers are essential when it comes to auditing our collection - a busy Monday morning spent checking and cross referencing box lists. All processes behind being an accredited museum. #winchcombemuseum # volunteering #localcommunity

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Local artist Steve Guyett has created this super upscale interpretation of the Winchcombe meteorite-come and see it and parts of the original @winchcombemuseum #winchcombemetoerite

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Our temporary display celebrating St Kenelm and his significance to Winchcombe @winchcombemuseum #kingdomofmercia

[Past-Times Living History @history_past]

#OTD 12 July 1543
#HenryVIII married his 6th wife: vibrant, vivacious, attractive, intelligent #KatherineParr - the 'IT' girl of her time
Her tomb at @SudeleyCastle is a must see for all self-respecting Tudor fans!
https://t.co/K4clSOu0Jo
#Firebrand @LizFremantle @ENortonHistory

[Winchcombe Town Museum @Winchcombe_Mus]

Shepherds had been employed at the Mop fairs for hundreds of years. A smart linen smock and a wisp of wool in the hat denoted your availability for work. This 19th century example belonged to Shepherd Wiggins. # Winchcombe museum

[Andrew Lansley @AndrewLansley]

Looks awesome ❤️

@CheltenhamTrust @MarketingChelt

[Winchcombe Town Museum @Winchcombe_Mus]

The Winchcombe stocks - originally a firm of restraint but then used as a form of humiliating punishment for miscreants. A 1405 Act decreed every town/ village should have one otherwise they would be demoted to Hamlet status. This Act has yet to be repealed! #winchcombemuseum

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Did you know that Winchcombe or (Wincelcumbe) under King Coenwolf (aka Kenulf) was the capital town for the kingdom of Mercia 796 - 821. Winchcombe had a royal mint for over 100 years! Come and see some of the historic coins on display. @winchcombemuseum. #localhistory

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Did anyone come up.with the answer? This is a button hook, essential for buttoning up boots, gloves or some pieces of clothing. #historicfashions #victorianlife #winchcombemuseum

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This week’s mystery object. Clue - it was useful in helping you to get dressed in the morning. #socialhistory #winchcombemuseum

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With the 80th Anniversary of D Day on Thursday, 6th of June, we have been reflecting on the lives and sacrifices of those who lived in Winchcombe during the Two World Wars. #dday #winchcombeatwar