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The '''Museum of Richmond''' in [[Richmond, London]] is located in Richmond's Old [[Town Hall]], close to [[Richmond Bridge, London|Richmond Bridge]], and was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]] <ref name="Museum opening">{{cite news | url=http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/diamondjubilee/9511773.Special_exhibition_marks_Queen___s_Diamond_Jubilee/ | title=Special exhibition at the Museum of Richmond marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee | work=Richmond Guardian | date=4 February 2012 | accessdate=1 November 2012 | location=London}}</ref> on 28 October 1988.<ref name="History"/> An independent museum and a [[Charitable organization#United Kingdom|registered charity]],<ref name="Charity"> It is registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 295164.{{cite web | url=https://www.cafonline.org/charityprofile/The-Museum-of-Richmond/CCRegNo295164 | title=The Museum of Richmond | publisher=[[Charities Aid Foundation]] | work=Charity profile | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref> the museum was created in 1983 by local residents<ref name="Destination Museum">{{cite web | url=http://www.destinationrichmond.co.uk/things-to-do/museums-galleries/rm.html | title=Richmond Museum | publisher=Destination Richmond | year=2010 | accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref> and is supported by the [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]]. Its displays, from [[mediaeval]] times to the present day, relate to the history of Richmond, [[Ham, London|Ham]], [[Petersham, London|Petersham]] and [[Kew]] which, until local government boundary changes in 1965, formed the [[Municipal Borough of Richmond (Surrey)]]. Its rotating [[exhibition]]s,<ref name="Museum gems">{{cite news | url= http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/726824.print/ | title=Elizabeth I letter among museum gems | work=Richmond and Twickenham Times | date=7 April 2006 | accessdate=1 November 2012 | author=Farquharson, Hannah | location=London}}</ref> education activities and a programme of events cover the whole of the modern borough.
The '''Museum of Richmond''' in [[Richmond, London]] is located in Richmond's Old [[Town Hall]], close to [[Richmond Bridge, London|Richmond Bridge]], and was formally opened by [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]] <ref name="Museum opening">{{cite news | url=http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/diamondjubilee/9511773.Special_exhibition_marks_Queen___s_Diamond_Jubilee/ | title=Special exhibition at the Museum of Richmond marks Queen’s Diamond Jubilee | work=Richmond Guardian | date=4 February 2012 | accessdate=1 November 2012 | location=London}}</ref> on 28 October 1988.<ref name="History"/> An independent museum and a [[Charitable organization#United Kingdom|registered charity]],<ref name="Charity"> It is registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 295164.{{cite web | url=https://www.cafonline.org/charityprofile/The-Museum-of-Richmond/CCRegNo295164 | title=The Museum of Richmond | publisher=[[Charities Aid Foundation]] | work=Charity profile | accessdate=3 September 2013}}</ref> the museum, which is supported by the [[London Borough of Richmond upon Thames]], was created in 1983 by local residents<ref name="Destination Museum">{{cite web | url=http://www.destinationrichmond.co.uk/things-to-do/museums-galleries/rm.html | title=Richmond Museum | publisher=Destination Richmond | year=2010 | accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref> led by local historian John Cloake (who was the Museum's first Chairman).<ref name="Five"/>
Its displays, from [[mediaeval]] times to the present day, relate to the history of Richmond, [[Ham, London|Ham]], [[Petersham, London|Petersham]] and [[Kew]] which, until local government boundary changes in 1965, formed the [[Municipal Borough of Richmond (Surrey)]]. Its rotating [[exhibition]]s,<ref name="Museum gems">{{cite news | url= http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/news/726824.print/ | title=Elizabeth I letter among museum gems | work=Richmond and Twickenham Times | date=7 April 2006 | accessdate=1 November 2012 | author=Farquharson, Hannah | location=London}}</ref> education activities and a programme of events cover the whole of the modern borough.


The museum's highlights include 16th-century glass from [[Richmond Palace]] and a painting, "The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey" by [[Netherlands|Dutch]] draughtsman and painter [[Leonard Knyff]] (1650–1722), which is part of the Richmond upon Thames Borough Art Collection.<ref name="BBC Knyff">{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/the-terrace-and-view-from-richmond-hill-surrey-87353 | title=The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=Your Paintings – uncovering the nation's art collection | accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
The museum's highlights include 16th-century glass from [[Richmond Palace]] and a painting, "The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey" by [[Netherlands|Dutch]] draughtsman and painter [[Leonard Knyff]] (1650–1722), which is part of the Richmond upon Thames Borough Art Collection.<ref name="BBC Knyff">{{cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/the-terrace-and-view-from-richmond-hill-surrey-87353 | title=The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey | publisher=[[BBC]] | work=Your Paintings – uncovering the nation's art collection | accessdate=1 November 2012}}</ref>
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==Patrons==
==Patrons==


HRH [[Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy|Princess Alexandra]] is Royal Patron of the museum. Its other patrons are broadcaster and naturalist [[David Attenborough|Sir David Attenborough]],<ref name="Art Deco">{{cite news | url=http://www.sheengate.co.uk/richmond-and-barnes/2013/04/08/art-deco-richmond/ | title=Art Deco Richmond | work=The Barnes Magazine | date=8 April 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013 | location=London}}</ref> actor and film director [[Richard Attenborough|Lord Attenborough of Richmond upon Thames]], local historian John Cloake, Richmond hotelier Greville Dare,<ref name="History"/> TV presenter and author [[Bamber Gascoigne]],<ref name="Living and Dying">{{cite news | url=http://www.sheengate.co.uk/richmond-and-barnes/2013/02/22/living-and-dying-in-19th-century-richmond/ | title=Living and Dying in 19th Century Richmond | work=The Richmond Magazine | date=22 February 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013 | location=London}}</ref> [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]], broadcaster [[Andrew Marr]], William Reid and [[Lord Watson of Richmond]].<ref name="History">{{cite web | url=http://www.museumofrichmond.com/history.htm | title=The History of the Founding of the Museum of Richmond | publisher=Museum of Richmond | accessdate=15 November 2013}}</ref>
HRH [[Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy|Princess Alexandra]] is Royal Patron of the museum. Its other patrons are broadcaster and naturalist [[David Attenborough|Sir David Attenborough]],<ref name="Art Deco">{{cite news | url=http://www.sheengate.co.uk/richmond-and-barnes/2013/04/08/art-deco-richmond/ | title=Art Deco Richmond | work=The Barnes Magazine | date=8 April 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013 | location=London}}</ref> actor and film director [[Richard Attenborough|Lord Attenborough of Richmond upon Thames]], John Cloake, Richmond hotelier Greville Dare,<ref name="History"/> TV presenter and author [[Bamber Gascoigne]],<ref name="Living and Dying">{{cite news | url=http://www.sheengate.co.uk/richmond-and-barnes/2013/02/22/living-and-dying-in-19th-century-richmond/ | title=Living and Dying in 19th Century Richmond | work=The Richmond Magazine | date=22 February 2013 | accessdate=3 September 2013 | location=London}}</ref><ref name="Five">{{cite journal | url=http://issuu.com/runwildmedia/docs/res_journal_rwpb | title=Five minutes with... Bamber Gascoigne | author=Mason, Jennifer | journal=Residents' Journal | year=2013 | month=October | issue=6 | pages=21}}</ref> [[Lady Annabel Goldsmith]], broadcaster [[Andrew Marr]], William Reid and [[Lord Watson of Richmond]].<ref name="History">{{cite web | url=http://www.museumofrichmond.com/history.htm | title=The History of the Founding of the Museum of Richmond | publisher=Museum of Richmond | accessdate=15 November 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 19:18, 17 December 2013

Museum of Richmond
File:Museum of Richmond herald logo.jpg
Map
Established1988
LocationOld Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond TW9 1TP
Typehistory museum
CuratorNatascha Wintersinger
Websitewww.museumofrichmond.com

The Museum of Richmond in Richmond, London is located in Richmond's Old Town Hall, close to Richmond Bridge, and was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II [1] on 28 October 1988.[2] An independent museum and a registered charity,[3] the museum, which is supported by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, was created in 1983 by local residents[4] led by local historian John Cloake (who was the Museum's first Chairman).[5]

Its displays, from mediaeval times to the present day, relate to the history of Richmond, Ham, Petersham and Kew which, until local government boundary changes in 1965, formed the Municipal Borough of Richmond (Surrey). Its rotating exhibitions,[6] education activities and a programme of events cover the whole of the modern borough.

The museum's highlights include 16th-century glass from Richmond Palace and a painting, "The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey" by Dutch draughtsman and painter Leonard Knyff (1650–1722), which is part of the Richmond upon Thames Borough Art Collection.[7]

It publishes a newsletter, The Herald.

Admission to the museum is free.

Patrons

HRH Princess Alexandra is Royal Patron of the museum. Its other patrons are broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough,[8] actor and film director Lord Attenborough of Richmond upon Thames, John Cloake, Richmond hotelier Greville Dare,[2] TV presenter and author Bamber Gascoigne,[9][5] Lady Annabel Goldsmith, broadcaster Andrew Marr, William Reid and Lord Watson of Richmond.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Special exhibition at the Museum of Richmond marks Queen's Diamond Jubilee". Richmond Guardian. London. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "The History of the Founding of the Museum of Richmond". Museum of Richmond. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
  3. ^ It is registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 295164."The Museum of Richmond". Charity profile. Charities Aid Foundation. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Richmond Museum". Destination Richmond. 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  5. ^ a b Mason, Jennifer (2013). "Five minutes with... Bamber Gascoigne". Residents' Journal (6): 21. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  6. ^ Farquharson, Hannah (7 April 2006). "Elizabeth I letter among museum gems". Richmond and Twickenham Times. London. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  7. ^ "The Terrace and View from Richmond Hill, Surrey". Your Paintings – uncovering the nation's art collection. BBC. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Art Deco Richmond". The Barnes Magazine. London. 8 April 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
  9. ^ "Living and Dying in 19th Century Richmond". The Richmond Magazine. London. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.

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