Helena Thompson Museum (Workington) Reviews
Description:Park End Road / Workington / Cumbria CA14 4DE / England / This beautiful residence and been transformed into a museum ... more
Helena Thompson Museum (Workington) ... with gallery exhibits consisting of period piece costumes, furniture and dishware. Dont forget to take in the beautiful grounds while visiting!
Newest Review: ... ribbons are shown in glass cases. It really is an excellent display and you feel that Helena had a true love for her needlework and costume collection. The Victorian Room is set out just like a Victorian parlour with gold flock wall paper, drapes and highly polished furniture I particularly loved the table it would look stunning in my dining room. The Georgian Room was full of light wood ... more
... glass cases displaying porcelain glass wear and some gorgeous tea pots.
The Exhibition hall which was originaly the stables is now used for weddings and for groups to hire.
Going up the stairs I noticed a stunning red brocade bench on the landing it ...moreCustomer Helena Thompson Museum (Workington) Reviews (1)
by - written on 10/11/08, updated on 10/11/08 (Very useful, 296 readings)
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***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
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