"Young" George Swinford at the Swinford Museum at Filkins |
Housed in a 17th century cottage, this fine collection of local domestic, agricultural, trade and craft tools provides a unique picture of a bygone rural community.
One of Oxfordshire's oldest small museums, it was originally set up by "Old" George Swinford in the 1920's and 1930's, and the Swinford family is still represented on the board of trustees.
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The New season for the Museum opens on Sunday 4th May at 2.30 with four exciting new exhibitions:-
- Insight into a Village School from Victorian times onwards.
- Effect of World War I on Filkins
- Victorians and their Funerals
- Collection of Clay pipes
Also the usual display of stone working tools and many other items will be on view.
We are open the first Sunday of the month from May to September 2.30 - 5.00 or by appointment telephone 01367-860504 or 860331. We welcome visits from groups or clubs and offer a guided history trail.
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Museum Opening times:
May to September on the first Sunday of each month
from 2.30pm to 5pm
or by appointment
Tel: 01367-860504 or 860331
Admission free. Disabled access. Parking nearby.
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| LIVING HISTORY
Since 2003, the Trustees of the Museum have been active in managing a project to capture the memories and experiences of people who lived or who were associated with Filkins and Broughton Poggs during and immediately after World War 2. A priceless library of audio tapes recording these reminiscences has been built up, much of it transcribed and available in printed form, together with a fascinating collection of old photographs and other memorabilia. These may be accessed at the Swinford Museum. |
