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Ebenezer Howard, founder of Letchworth Garden City, had a vision
that would end the poverty and slum conditions suffered by so many
in the late Victorian era. Howard dreamed of ‘Garden Cities’
– a combination of the best elements of town and country, and
a place where the profits from the town would be used to benefit
ordinary townspeople.
"Sirens, Silk and Spitfires"
Letchworth Garden City and the Second World War
Click here to access the online exhibition
' Human society and the beauty of nature
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| Ebenezer Howard, ‘Garden Cities of Tomorrow’,
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The First Garden City Heritage Museum tells the story of the Garden
City Movement from its origins to the present day. It is housed
in a beautiful and unique building designed in 1907 by the architect
Barry Parker. You can visit Barry Parker’s office, filled with
hand-made Arts and Crafts furniture and enjoy the temporary exhibitions
programme, which explores the social history of Letchworth Garden
City.
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Exhibitions Programme
25 February to 21 June
Life in Sepia
Photographs of Early Letchworth Garden City
Explore the early days of Letchworth Garden City - the Pioneer Years - through an exhibition of photographs by Letchworth photographers, Donald Brunt and Ebenezer Housden, and the postcards of Clutterbuck and Julian Tayler.
Tuesday 24 - Saturday 5 July
Life in Colour
See all the entries from 2007's Letchworth Garden City community photographic competition, 'Picture This', featuring many Letchworth landmark buildings and environmental features.
Saturday 12 July to 4 October
Cinema in Letchworth Garden City
Discover the golden age of the silver screen in Letchworth, exploring the history of Letchworth's cinemas and the Garden City's cinematic connections...
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For further information or to be added to the mailing list please
call 01462 482710 or email fgchm@letchworth.com
School and group visits can be catered for, and talks are available.
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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First Garden
City Heritage Museum
296 Norton Way South
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1SU
Open:
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Closed:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Saturday 26 July
Teddy Bears Picnic
Our popular annual event - bring a picnic and have lunch in the museum garden, with stories, games and all sorts of fun for all the family...
Saturday 16 August
Summer Fun Day
Featuring face painting, performance artist, magician, puppet show and wood turning
All Children attending museum events must be accompanied by an adult.
Residents:
50p
Non-Residents:£1.00
Students: 50p
Under 16’s: FREE
Sorry, no unaccompanied
children under 13
Public
car parks at Hillshott and Gernon Road are both within 5 minutes
walk of the museum.
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