Weald and Downland Open Air Museum
A "Bygones" Day Out on 15th July 2009
By Keith Chambers
Whilst the Weald and Downland Museum has wonderful parkland and livestock its main and unique feature is that it rescues old buildings.
All of the buildings shown here were due for demolition. They were taken down brick by brick and transported and rebuilt into this wonderful parkland setting. Most of the buildings can be entered and in some you can find demonstrations taking place.
Unfortunately not enough time was available to see the whole site but maybe I can bring you further photos after a second trip.
I must stress that this is only a small selection of photographs of what is to be seen. If you have not already been there then try it.
A thoroughly recommended day out.
Our group meeting before entering the parkland.
The Market Hall from Titchfield, Hampshire
A medieval Shop from Horsham, Sussex
A medieval house from North Cray, Kent
A closeup view of one of the windows with our chairman very suitably framed
Building from Lavant, Sussex
Wind pump from Pevensey, Sussex
Carpenters shop from Windlesham, Surrey
Watermill from Lugashall, Sussex. A fully working mill from which flour can be purchased.
Smithy (interior) from Southwater, Sussex
Court Barn from Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
Whitakers Cottages from Ashstead, Surrey
Interior of the right cottage showing construction detail
Interior of the left cottage with a cookery demonstration taking place
House from Walderton, Sussex
Downland Gridshell entrance doors
This page was added on 28/08/2009.