One of this year’s four new displays at Kingswood Heritage Museum is devoted to Fantasie Foundations, a brand developed by Langridge (Kingswood) Ltd. of Two Mile Hill Road, Kingswood. Langridge’s previously used the “Unity” brand for its products, and was a major employer in the area. A large proportion of its workforce - compared to [...]
One of this year’s four new displays at Kingswood Heritage Museum features the story of John Horwood, the first person to be hanged at Bristol New Gaol. John Horwood was born in Hanham, and worked in local pits as a child. He later worked with his father at a local spelter, most likely the Hanham [...]
One of the special 2019 season exhibits at Kingswood Heritage Museum focuses on scouting in the area. From its beginnings in the early years of the twentieth century, scouting established itself in the Bristol area after World War I, and the exhibition covers its development since then, culminating in the creation of the Kingswood District [...]
Men in Sheds are here modelling a new feature at the museum. In the coal mining area, Ray Bulmer (MIS) has made and painted this scene for visitors to take pictures of their friends and families. The attraction is sure to prove very popular - many thanks to Ray for producing this skillful piece of [...]
The Museum's First World War exhibition has undergone a major enhancement this year to recognise the forthcoming centenary of the 1918 Armistice. The war has been the subject of a major exhibit for some years, and includes items like one of the locally built Douglas motorcycles used by despatch riders during the conflict. We have [...]
Kingswood Heritage Museum is planning some exciting things for families during the school holidays. There will be a new exhibition of 20th century children's toys and games. They will bring back memories for the grown-ups - and create a sense of baffled wonder in today's media-savvy youngsters, perhaps! The Museum is also joining the libraries [...]
Many Bristolians will remember the excitement in 2003 when Beagle 2 was sent on its way to Mars. Beagle 2, named after the ship HMS Beagle on which Charles Darwin voyaged and led to his writing “On the Origin of Species”, was conceived and led by Professor Colin Pillinger. Colin had started his science studies [...]
A new exhibit this year at Kingswood Heritage Museum features a pictorial review of Hanham as it developed over the period since World War II. With many photographs from local newspapers and libraries, and from Hanham Local History Society, the story of Hanham is set out, with sections on the High Street, the schools, the [...]
The second of Kingswood Heritage Museum's major exhibitions for the 2017 season, opening on 1 August, will concentrate on Staple Hill. It will showcase the history and social development of the area over the years. There are lots of things you may not know about Staple Hill. For example, that firefighters' uniforms have been made [...]
Fifty years ago this April, a major part of the local business community closed its doors for the last time, after over a hundred years. That was the end of the Haskins Pottery, made in Warmley on a site only a stone's throw from Kingswood Heritage Museum. But you won't be likely to drink your [...]
Housed within the main building, this Museum for Kingswood holds a variety of enjoyable displays of local industries and social history of the area for all the family.
Kingswood Heritage Museum can accommodate standard (non-motorised) wheelchairs and our staff are always on hand to assist. Our toilets are wheelchair accessible. It is advisable to telephone prior to your visit for further information or if you have a specific query.
Kingswood Heritage Museum, Tower Lane, Warmley, South Glos, BS30 8XT
Phone: 0117 960 5664
Email: kingswoodmuseum@gmail.com
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