Whitchurch Heritage Centre

About

The Heritage Centre is home to Whitchurch Museum and Archives and contains displays and exhibits that reflect the town’s historic roots. The integral Gallery contains a selection of original works, in both oil and watercolour, by Randolph Caldecott and other artists connected with Whitchurch. Permanent displays include ● Local Archaeological Finds – includes Bronze Age axe-head, Anglo Saxon silver tags & Roman pottery ● Sir Edward German - Whitchurch-born composer and musician ● Randolph Caldecott - Artist and illustrator who worked in Whitchurch ● History of Joyce’s Clocks - a Whitchurch- based company famous for its tower clocks ● World War One - based around communication wagon ● Themed interactive displays geared towards younger children There are numerous temporary displays which tell stories connected to Whitchurch and the local area. These currently include • Transportation • Commemorative China • Napoleonic Wars • Prees Heath WW1 Camp • Whitchurch Railway Station

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes