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THE COURT ROOM
The Court Room was used as the Magistrates Court until 1987 becoming Oundle Museum in
2000. The exhibits in this room tell the story of Oundle and the surrounding region's history from prehistoric times to the present. Permanent exhibits include archaeological finds from local excavations, models of the market place and railway station and items from the Smiths Brewery which was a major industry in the town until the 1960's.
 Model of the Market Place |
 Items from the Smiths Brewery |
 Roman 'Samian' bowl found on the Pavillions site on Glapthorn Road |
This room contains exhibits associated with our chosen theme. The theme changes each year so there is always something new to see at the Museum.
2013 THEME
DIGS AND DISCOVERIES
Archaeological finds from the local area
Opens on Saturday 2nd March 2013
| THE BARN Originally the back yard for the police station house attached to the Courthouse, 'The Barn' has recently been refurbished. The Barn now displays the many farm tools and implements we have in our collection, dating mainly from the early 20th Century but with many from the Victorian Era. Also on display is a collection of a local carpenter's equipment which has been beautifully restored. |
 Carpenters Tools |
| ROMAN HANDLING BOXES The Museum has five Roman handling boxes which are available for hire to schools. They are housed at Oundle and Kings Cliffe Middle School (in Oundle) and cost £10 per box for a half term or £5 per box for a week. The five boxes contain: bones, pottery, building materials, everyday life (mostly replicas) and archaeology. Each box has information about its contents and worksheets (for teachers to photocopy if desired) and various booklets about life in Roman Britain. All the items are of Roman date (except for the replicas) and were found in Northamptonshire. Please go to our contact page to get in touch if you would like to borrow them. |
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Tel: +44(0)1832 272741