How We Lived Then Museum of Shops |
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In this "late -Regency" town house, built in 1850, you will see 100 years of Shopping and Social History, Uniquely captured in many old Shops, Rooms and Displays.
To the sounds of horses and carriages stroll through our Victorian-styled streets. Wonder at the Chemist with his many 'cure-all' preparations. Remember 'Five Boys' and when sweets were weighed from jars?
Visitors returning time and time again say this is one of the most comprehensive collections of its kind in the country. Certainly it's one of the oldest established, having been amassed during the past fifty years by Jan and Graham Upton. Their museum now has well over 100,000 exhibits!
"How We Lived Then" is often featured on Radio and in the National Press and was recommended by BBC Television's "The Travel Show".
Exhibits at the Museum include:
The Grocer
Mr Barton, the Grocer, sells his biscuits from glass-topped tims along with all the nostalgic products, such as blue-bags, Monkey brand soap or Oxydol.Wartime
Re-live the wartime and rationing with our kitchen/living room complete with under the stairs air-raid shelter.Seafarer's Inn
In the old seafarer's inn, called "The Admiral Lord Nelson", you will see the sailor home on leave enjoying his pint.Edwardian Kitchen
There's also an Edwardian kitchen, staffed by the cook and scullery maid, under the watchful eye of the housekeeper!See also the Village Post Office, "Christmas Past", the Jewellers, old Eggcups, a collection of Royal souvenirs and several new displays, including Tennis and Sports.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Open Daily from 10.00am. Closing times vary according to season. (Please telephone to check).
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Adult £5.00; Senior Citizen (60 years and over) £4.50; Child (up to 15yrs) £4.00 under 5yrs Free. Family ticket £15.00. Group rates on application. |
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Directions
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By Road: From London A22. From Brighton A27. By Public Transport: |
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How We Lived Then Museum of Shops Postcode for SatNav: BN21 4NS |
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Nearby Attractions
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Eastbourne Pier
(< 1 Mile)*
Take a stroll along the Victorian boardwalk and take a step back in time. Take in the sights and sounds and you'll be amazed at what you find. |
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Seven Sisters Sheep Centre
(3 Miles)*
A warm welcome awaits you at this family run farm set in the Sussex downland, only one mile from Beachy Head. We have probably the largest collection of sheep in the world with over 40 different breeds of sheep |
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Drusillas Park
(4 Miles)*
Where else can you get nose to nose with nature and have the most memorable fun-finding-out day out you can imagine? |
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