Museums · London
Stanwell
In or near Colnbrook.
Stanwell — a museum in england-london, 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
- Gates C52-C66 · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stanwell is a museum in england-london, 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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Place summary
Stanwell is a museum located in London. It showcases local history and culture, providing insights into the area's heritage. The museum aims to educate visitors about Stanwell's significance within the broader context of London.
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Background
History
, was Thomas Knyvet, 1st Baron Knyvet.<br/><br/>He arrested Guy Fawkes in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament when Fawkes was planting explosives to kill King James VI and I and was convicted of high treason, while rough justice was dispensed on others alleged to have conspired. Knyvet's actions, and those of a Roman Catholic peer who was forewarned, and of Edward Doubleday in preventing this plot from succeeding, are celebrated annually on Bonfire Night. <br/><br/>Knyvet often stayed at his earlier acquisition at Stanwell Manor, Stanwell, and rented Knyvett House, on the site of what later became 10 Downing Street, Westminster.]] There are two theories regarding the origin of the name…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4570, -0.4715
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Spelthorne
- Parish
- Spelthorne, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW19 7EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Spelthorne
- Nearest railway station
- Gates C52-C66 — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Stanwell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dunmore House
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Stanwell War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
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Ashford Burial Ground
Cemeteries · 1.3 km
Stanwell Place
Stately homes · 1.4 km
Ashford & Staines Community Centre
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Staines Reservoirs
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanwell?
- Stanwell is in Surrey, London, United Kingdom (postcode TW19 7EQ), in the parish of Spelthorne, unparished area.
- What is Stanwell?
- Stanwell — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanwell?
- The nearest railway station is Gates C52-C66, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW19 7EQ.
- How do I get to Stanwell?
- The nearest railway station is Gates C52-C66, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW19 7EQ.