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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Elizabeth
Such a mindless thing to do to a beautiful place.
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Mike and Diana
Glad to be able to help towards the cost of repairing the awful damage to these lovely old buildings - part of our local history.
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Hinton Group
donated
£50
Wishing you all the best and hope you are back up and running in no time! From all at Hinton Group (Buntsford Drive)
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Trevor
donated
£250
Sadly, Avoncroft are not the only organisation to suffer at the hands of mindless vandals. I cannot understand what pleasure they get from their actions. Hopefully the offenders will be caught and suitably punished, proper punishment not just a slap on the wrist and be told not to do it again. Hopefully it will not be too long before you are up and running again.
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David Vince
donated
£50
So sorry to hear the news, please carry on the good work
JM
Joshua Matheson
donated
£100
History is an important part of the future.
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Debbie
donated
£25
Visited on Saturday 1st May and was absolutely horrified to learn that hours later Avoncroft was vandalised. However, it is so lovely to see the community coming together to rally round a much loved museum!
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Caroline Hobbs
donated
£25
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£25
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donated
£10
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paul
donated
£10
Never give up with your good work
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David
donated
£45
We enjoyed our day with you on 1st May despite the ongoing access restrictions due to covid - and so sorry and angry to hear of the wanton destruction that occurred overnight.
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Anthony Costello
donated
£25
With great memories of my daughters wedding at Avoncroft and of my childhood friendship with Simon Penn
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Janet Honnoraty
donated
£25
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Susan
donated
£25
I am so sad that there are cretins in this world that would do something so dreadful. I first visited Avoncroft in the 70’s with school and I still remember it now. I hope that you are able to restore and continue providing such a great experience for visitors. Keep up the good work!
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Peter Wilkins
donated
£25
Mindless. What is this world coming to ! Good Luck with the repairs
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Sophie
donated
£15
So sorry to hear about the vandalism at Avoncroft; I hope you're able to raise the funds needed to repair the damage to your wonderful buildings.
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Matt Evans
donated
£20
Hope this helps the rebuild! There will always be more good people in the world than bad - I feel nothing but sorry for their sad little lives!
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Sylvia
donated
£10
Really gutted for you: not even theft, just mindlessness.
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Angela Mckay
donated
£50
We have visited several times, really upset by what some people will do for kicks
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Megan
donated
£10
Best Wishes, Megan and family
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Andrew
donated
£45
We were so sorry to hear of this mindless action, so sad that the minority of people, the mindless and selfish ones, can be so destructive. We hope the museum gets loads of support as you deserve.
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Chris and Reg Squire
donated
£90
We are so sorry to hear this upsetting news. In the past we have visited regularly with our grandchildren. It will always hold a special place in our memories.
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Noreen
donated
£10
May Avoncroft go from strength to strength after this horrible time.
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Debbie
donated
£100
lets get you through this horrible episode, Avon Croft museum is an asset to our community and hope it continues to be for many years to come
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Ken & Cas Evans
Very happy to give support
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Sharin Smith
donated
£10
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Alan Valender
donated
£50
Dear Avoncroft team Here is a little cash to help repair the recent damage done by the mindless vandals. Best Alan and Penny