Frenchay Village Museum

Frenchay Village Museum Frenchay Village Museum as it was in about the year 1910. It also displays the history of Frenchay Hospital.

The building was acquired and converted to a museum by the Frenchay Tuckett Society and opened in May 2000. Frenchay Village grew up on the outskirts of Bristol because the Quakers and Unitarians were not allowed to worship in the City centre. The museum records some of the interesting lives and exploits of the early residents who built their houses and places of worship here. Local records of schools, churches, clubs are available to browse through.

Volunteer Opportunities: Museum Custodian Become a custodian and play a key role in the running of Frenchay Village Muse...
30/05/2025

Volunteer Opportunities: Museum Custodian

Become a custodian and play a key role in the running of Frenchay Village Museum.

Some of the benefits include
Joining a community of like minded people who share an interest in Frenchay history
The opportunity to engage with historic artefacts and learn more about them.
Annual Volunteer appreciation events

In this role you will work alongside another custodian to

Open and close the museum
Greet visitors
Answer questions visitors might have, regarding the collection
Sell books and other items

No prior experience is needed however this role would suit someone with some
interest in heritage and local history who enjoys engaging with the public and sharing their knowledge.
Regular commitment is appreciated but not a requirement and you can fit this role
around your lifestyle.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] where a
member of committee would be happy to help you or arrange an initial meeting to
discuss this opportunity.

Come to the museum and have a go on this unusual typewriter, where you move a metal arm from letter to letter instead of...
28/10/2024

Come to the museum and have a go on this unusual typewriter, where you move a metal arm from letter to letter instead of typing on keys. This is quite an unusual object so if you know anything about it we would love to hear from you!

Frenchay Village Museum has recently acquired several new objects, which are now on display.Here we have a tapestry coll...
14/10/2024

Frenchay Village Museum has recently acquired several new objects, which are now on display.

Here we have a tapestry collage created many years ago by members of the Women's Institute. It depicts various Frenchay landmarks, including the Friends Meeting House and also features an appearance from famous cricketer W G Grace who was occasionally known to play cricket in Frenchay.
What other landmarks can you spot?

Address

1 Begbrook Park, Frenchay
Bristol
BS161SZ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441179570942

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