Rescuing and preserving the past of the English Midlands for over 50 years
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings has been rescuing the built heritage of the Midlands since 1962, when a group of volunteers started the Museum by rescuing a timber-framed house from Bromsgrove dating back to 1450 which was about to be demolished.
Since then the Museum has rescued 30 buildings which faced destruction and transported them to our rural site in North Worcestershire, and re-erected them for the benefit of visitors from across the UK and beyond. We have also been involved in numerous campaigns and restorations to preserve buildings on their original sites when this was possible.
The Museum uses the rescued buildings to show what life was like for the people of the Midlands in the past - especially everyday buildings which would not otherwise be preserved. Our collection represents all types of peoples' homes and workplaces - not just those of the wealthy or aristocratic!
Avoncroft has done all of this without direct funding from local or national government - but has relied on the good will and support of millions of people who have visited and decided to support this work or from people who hope to visit in the future.
Please help support us by donating to the Museum's campaign to continue this important work
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David Vine
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£90
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Roslyn Brown
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£25
'I'm across the pond' as you guys say, but vandalism sucks no matter where it happens. Hope you are able to repair all that is damaged. All the best, Roz in New Jersey, USA.
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Paul Willems
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£25
Not on my sister's watch!
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Karen Gray
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£10
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Simon Baines
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£25
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Ruth
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£100
What a despicable thing to do. Hope this helps
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Christopher
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£100
We are shocked and appalled and look forward to coming back when you are open again. We really hope they catch whoever did this mindless act of vandalism.
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Cath & Rosie Lewis
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£25
Heartbroken to see so much damage.💔 Fail to understand what those responsible can possibly get from actions like this. May u be up & running again very soon. ❤️ Cath & Rosie 🐾 ❤️ xx
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Dan
haven't lived in Bromsgrove for many years, but my old band used to rehearse in the pottery shed around 15 years ago. Saw the story on the news & felt obliged to donate. Hope they catch the scum who did the damage.
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Bruce
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£90
My wife & I were upset to hear of this mindless vandalism. When our children were younger we spent many a happy afternoon at the museum & one memorable scary Halloween! Heartbreaking for the volunteers. We do hope you can get back to the true business of educating in a fun way.
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Alex Wright
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£10
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Stephen
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£25
Absolutely awful thing to happen and I hope this donation helps in some small way.
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K & P Tomlinson
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£25
A little bit to help towards repairs after the vandalism.
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Colin Bunce
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£500
So sad to hear of the senseless vandalism to such a lovely museum. Come back better and stronger
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Sarah Sandy
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£10
So deeply sorry to hear of the mindless vandalism 😥 We have visited many times over the past 8 years... a very special place ❤
Anonymous
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£25
So sorry to hear this cannot understand why this would happen
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Claire
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£25
Very sad to hear the news, if I lived nearby I would offer my help.
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Daniel Rees
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£25
A wonderful place, so sad to see it damaged by utter scum. Rees Family - Hereford
Anonymous
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£10
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Jay Treadgold
Just a little gift to help you get back to being open
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Zel
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£45
I have loved Avoncroft since my childhood. I am so sorry that this has happened.
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Chris Rycroft
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£45
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Charlotte
We had our wedding reception here in 2009 - such a special place.
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Matthew
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£25
We love Avoncroft and enjoy our first visit back on Saturday. We are disgusted that someone would vandalise something you work do hard to protect. Lots of Love the Poole’s xxxx
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Anne Charles
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£20
This is very sad! Why would anybody do this? But a bit of positivity! This article has shown me how interesting this museum is. I can’t wait to come and enjoy a day out here. Here’s hoping that my donation will be of some help.👍
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Karen
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£20
Am happy to volunteer cleaning up.
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Chris Burfitt
Shocked to see such mindless vandalism, I really hope that the perpetrators are found. Best wishes putting all right and such a lot of respect for all the hard work you put in keeping history alive.
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Mark Ellis
Very best wishes for a speedy recovery from an outrageous and pointless act of vandalism.
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Peter
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£25
So saddened to see such devastating damage. Keep fighting back - we look forward to visiting soon!
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Christine
I was absolutely horrified to see and hear about the vandalism that has occurred. I just cannot comprehend what was going through the perpetrators' minds. I am happy to my little bit for this great local attraction and important museum.