Abergavenny Museum - Wales
N 51° 49.213 W 003° 01.070
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Abergavenny Museum is a museum situated in the grounds of a ruined Norman Castle, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMFC5T
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/26/2012
Views: 2
"The Museum was founded on 2nd July 1959. The idea for a Museum was around from as early as 1903 when it was discussed and minuted by the Abergavenny Free Library Committee. At this meeting permission was given for the library to begin collecting objects. These collections remained at the library until the 1940s when it was said that they were disposed of. The demolition of the historic buildings in Tudor Street and Castle Street during the 1950s once again made people aware of the need for a museum. Alfred Jackson addressed the Rotary Club on 22nd October 1957 and a Committee was formed. Alfred and Ernest Jackson and Duggan Thacker led a group of enthusiastic volunteers and the Museum opened on 2nd July 1959. In July 2009 we were pleased to welcome Barbara Jackson, daughter of Ernest and Gwyn Jones, President of the Abergavenny Local History Society to join in the 50th Anniversary Celebrations". Text Source: (
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Theme:
Story of this historic market town from prehistory through to the present day.
Street Address:
Abergavenny Museum, The Castle, Castle Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP7 5EE
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
March - October
Mon - Sat: 11am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Sun: 2pm-5pm
November - February
Mon - Sat: 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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