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Sharpe's Pottery Museum
Address
23 West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
Website
Phone
01283 222600
Accessibility
Lift access from ground floor to all levels. Accessible toilet on ground floor.
Summary
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum is a fascinating social history museum in the market town of Swadlincote at the heart of the National Forest. The museum, situated in a grade II listed bottle kiln, brings to life the history of the Sharpe’s pottery and the people who worked in this important local industry. The toilets and basins made at Sharpe’s pottery were a significant step in the effort to improve public health across the country and further afield.
This heritage and landscape of coal mining, clay extraction and industry in South Derbyshire is brought to life and the story is told right up to the 21st century with the journey to a new sustainable landscape led by the creation of the National Forest. The whole family can enjoy discovering this heritage story and no museum outing is complete without a trip to the gift shop and café.
Highlights
A fascinating place to learn about the journey of place from the heart of Derbyshire’s 19th industrial heritage, to a 21st century sustainable landscape led by the creation of The National Forest.
Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Car park
- Food and drink
- Play area for younger children
- Shop
- Special events
- Toilets
- Venue hire
Advance Visit Information
- Free entry
- Open Wed to Sat, 10am-4pm
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There are many places in the Heart of the Forest to connect with history and immerse yourself in the industrial and social heritage.
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