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Crafting Culture: The Importance of Heritage Crafts & Skills

Culture is built on the practices and characteristics that make a place unique. For thousands of years and countless generations,…

1 month ago

Our Story: The Founding of the Weald & Downland Living Museum

Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Weald & Downland Living Museum tells the stories of…

2 months ago

Joining the Past & Present: The Joiners’ Shop from Witley

As part of our collection here at the Museum, stands the Joiners’ Shop from Witley. While a fascinating building in…

3 months ago

Toys Through Time: A History of Toys & Games

Toys have long played a vital role in the lives of children, providing not only entertainment but also education, socialisation,…

3 months ago

Whispers of the Weald: Folklore in West Sussex

From age-old legends of ghostly processions to the rustic charm of shepherd songs echoing across sheep-filled hillsides, West Sussex hums…

3 months ago

Brewing Energy: The Traditional Art of Brewing Beer

Step into the fragrant, fire-warmed Winkhurst Tudor kitchen at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, and you might just catch…

4 months ago

Planting the Past: The Living Gardens of Our Museum

In 1983, a quiet yet transformative initiative took root at the Weald & Downland Living Museum - one born not…

4 months ago

Upholding the Peace: Law & Order in Elizabethan England

Among the many threads woven through the tapestry of Elizabethan England, few were so critical to the fabric of daily…

5 months ago

Daily Rural Life in Anglo-Saxon England

In the shadow of mighty kings and storied conquests, it was not the thrones or the battles that kept the…

5 months ago

Charcoal Burning: Keeping an Ancient Craft Alive

Tucked within the folds of the wooded Weald, a quiet but fiery art once powered an entire industry. Charcoal burning…

6 months ago

Keeping a Good Table: Food in the 16th Century

When you think of food from the 1500s, you probably head straight for the images of whole-roasted swans, pigs with…

1 year ago

A New Archive Facility

We have embarked on an ambitious project to digitally archive our vast collection of photographic slides and historic materials. This…

1 year ago

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