Helena Thompson Museum (Workington)

---Introduction--- When friends came up to stay I'd planned to take them to Workington's very own museum, the Helena Thompson museum. Hubby and I had already been several years ago with my parents on their first visit up to Workington, and it wasn't the most exciting attraction I'll admit. Things were made worse by my mum accosting the museum guide and talking for half an hour about the place being used as a wedding venue. Have no idea why since we were already married! It's FREE and within easy walking distance of my house, with opportunities to visit pubs on the way back. However, my friends arrived later than anticipated, so the museum trip ...  Read the complete review

***Introduction*** I spent a few days in the Lake District last summer and decided to stop off in Workington to visit the Helena Thompson Museum. I love to visit Museums and this one appealed to me because I had read about her fine collection of costume dresses and hats in a magazine some time ago. ***History*** The house formally known as Park End was home to Helena Thompson for seventy years and after her death she left it as a gift it to the people of Workington so that it could be turned into a museum. She helped the town of Workington in many ways over the years by donating to charities, improving the ...  Read the complete review