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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John
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£100
I haven't visited Avoncroft for many years (poor health) but I was appalled by the senseless vandalism you suffered. I hope my donation will help a little to repair the damage and your faith in human nature.
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Janet Brodie-Murphy
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£25
Bringsty church is dear to my heart, we grew up together and I and my family regularly attended here. Please everyone help and send a donation to put our church and the other building back to their former glory.
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Lisa Clark
We held our wedding bedding at Avoncroft in the chapel in September 2019, it was a wonderfully happy day. Can’t believe this has happened, we’re really looking forward to visiting soon! Wishing staff and volunteers all the best x
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Maureen Davies
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£10
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Julia Howells
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£10
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Charles Holmes
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£25
A most shocking reflection on what our society is becoming. Day by day we seem to sinking lower and lower. Very best wishes for a quick recovery. Will visit as soon as possible
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Katherine Cashmore
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£25
I’m so sorry this has happened. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Avoncroft has been a firm favourite place for me and my girls to visit every year, and we will be returning.
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Heather Burden
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£25
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Taya
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£10
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Franc
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£25
Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work, it is much appreciated
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Jenny
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£25
A little to help towards your recovery. Best wishes.
Anonymous
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£20
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Fiona Quinn
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£10
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Gemma
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£10
So sad to hear this! Best of luck!
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Simon Hailstone
Hope this helps repair some of the damage
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Joyce
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£10
Been here many times and love what you do, and the history that comes with the place. Can't believe what has happened, but hopefully my donation can help a little towards positive progress. You all do a fantastic job there.
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ADAM
Devastating news for such a wonderful place that holds so many happy memories for me
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Carl Dodwell
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£25
Keep on going there are more good than bad people.
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Gemma
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£50
So sorry to hear about the vandalism. Hoping you're up and running soon.
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Malcolm
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£25
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Jennifer Bruce
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£25
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Stuart Dawe
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£25
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Andy Sutton
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£25
So sorry that you have suffered this mindless vandalism. An unfortunate sign of the times. I have long had a sympathy with the museum both in a private and professional way.
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John
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£45
Remembering many happy days spent at Avoncroft ..hope you're back up and running again soon!
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James Brogden
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£25
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Christine Rowley
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£25
So sorry for you all. Hope that you are able to repair and reopen
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Carl
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£10/Q
Anonymous
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£25
Proud to support such a beautiful place and help undo some of the damage done
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Carl Dean
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£10
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Guy Walton
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£25
We were devastated to hear that you had been so viciously attacked, we wish you well with the cleanup & a successful relaunch.