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Cowper & Newton Museum - Learn all about how folks travelled in the 18th century!
Cowper & Newton Museum, Orchard Side, Market Place, Olney, Buckinghamshire MK46 4AJ
Thursday 12 Sep 2024
Thu 12 Sep:1100 - 1600; Free Entry.
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Cowper & Newton Museum - Learn all about how folks travelled in the 18th century!
Heritage Open Day: HISTORIC HOUSE, GARDENS, GALLERY and GIFT SHOP are open. (Please see our website for details of gallery artist exhibitions). Refreshments in the Courtyard. Relive Georgian life at the home of William Cowper, renowned 18th century poet. Discover how his friend John Newton’s life and personal experiences inspired him to write the world’s most famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ in Olney.
Wander through the 18th century Flower & the Summer House Gardens. Don't miss poet William Cowper's 'Verse Manufactory' surrounded by medicinal plants and heritage fruit and vegetables.
Wander through the 18th century Flower & the Summer House Gardens. Don't miss poet William Cowper's 'Verse Manufactory' surrounded by medicinal plants and heritage fruit and vegetables.