Museums · East Midlands
Lutterworth
In or near Willey.
Lutterworth — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lutterworth is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Lutterworth & District Museum showcases the history of Lutterworth, including the Sir Frank Whittle Jet Engine and the first English translation of the Bible by John Wycliffe. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the town's rich heritage from Roman times to the present.
Place summary
Lutterworth is a museum located in the West Midlands. It showcases the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its past and cultural significance. The museum is a resource for both residents and visitors interested in the region's historical context.
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Background
History
Lutterworth was originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement; the name Lutterworth is possibly derived from the Old English hlūtreworð meaning 'enclosure on the River Hlūtre (which is likely an old name of the River Swift). The name Hlūtre itself is probably derived from the Old English hlūttor meaning 'clear' or 'bright'. Lutterworth was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Lutterworth was granted its market charter in 1214 by King John and became a small but busy market town. The Irish statesman Robert le Poer was also parish priest here c. 1318. Lutterworth Grammar School was founded in 1630; by 1676 the population of Lutterworth had reached 644. The M1 motorway was built just to the east of…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4560, -1.2000
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Lutterworth
- Postcode
- LE17 4EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 9.2 km
- Opening
- Thu-Sun 10:30am–3:30pm; closed Mon-Wed
- Official site
- www.lutterworthmuseum.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Lutterworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lutterworth?
- Lutterworth is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 4EH), in the parish of Lutterworth.
- What is Lutterworth?
- Lutterworth — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lutterworth?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 4EH.
- How do I get to Lutterworth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 4EH. It sits within the South Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.