Culture is built on the practices and characteristics that make a place unique. For thousands of years and countless generations,…
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the Weald & Downland Living Museum tells the stories of…
As part of our collection here at the Museum, stands the Joiners’ Shop from Witley. While a fascinating building in…
Toys have long played a vital role in the lives of children, providing not only entertainment but also education, socialisation,…
From age-old legends of ghostly processions to the rustic charm of shepherd songs echoing across sheep-filled hillsides, West Sussex hums…
Step into the fragrant, fire-warmed Winkhurst Tudor kitchen at the Weald & Downland Living Museum, and you might just catch…
In 1983, a quiet yet transformative initiative took root at the Weald & Downland Living Museum - one born not…
Among the many threads woven through the tapestry of Elizabethan England, few were so critical to the fabric of daily…
In the shadow of mighty kings and storied conquests, it was not the thrones or the battles that kept the…
Tucked within the folds of the wooded Weald, a quiet but fiery art once powered an entire industry. Charcoal burning…
When you think of food from the 1500s, you probably head straight for the images of whole-roasted swans, pigs with…
We have embarked on an ambitious project to digitally archive our vast collection of photographic slides and historic materials. This…
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