Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tolson Museum
In or near Kirkheaton.
Tolson Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Tolson Museum is a museum in england-yorkshire, 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
Tolson Museum offers a glimpse into the history of Huddersfield and its inhabitants, showcasing collections that span from pre-history to modern times. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring Roman artifacts, local textiles, and historical vehicles, as well as learn about significant events like the First World War and the Suffragist movement.
Place summary
Tolson Museum is a museum located in Yorkshire. It houses a collection that reflects the history and heritage of the local area. The museum is situated within a Victorian building, showcasing artefacts relevant to the region's past.
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Background
History
Ravensknowle Hall was built in the late-1850s for a local textile baron, John Beaumont. The house was designed by the London architect, Richard Tress who designed the mansion in a "palatial Italian style" and cost about £20,000. Beaumont died in 1889 leaving the house to his daughter who sold it to a relative, Legh Tolson. In 1919 Legh Tolson gave Ravensknowle Hall to Huddersfield Corporation to use as a museum in memory of his two nephews, brothers 2nd Lieutenant Robert Huntriss Tolson, killed on 1 July 1916 at the Battle of the Somme, and 2nd Lieutenant James Martin Tolson who died in the closing stages of the First World War on 2 October 1918. Their sisters were the suffragettes…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6449, -1.7555
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD5 8DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Phone
- 01484223240
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield — 2 km
- Official site
- www.kirklees.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Tolson Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tolson Museum?
- Tolson Museum is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD5 8DJ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Tolson Museum?
- Tolson Museum — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tolson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD5 8DJ.
- How do I get to Tolson Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD5 8DJ.