The Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its Roman origins to the present day and its growth as a market town with a programme of temporary exhibitions and events.
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AdultFree Admission
Opening
01 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010Monday 10:00-16:00
Tuesday 10:00-16:00
Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday 10:00-16:00
Saturday 10:00-16:00
The Museum tells the Story of Chesterfield, from its beginnings as a Roman fort on Ryknield Street to the building of the 'Crooked Spire' Church and its growth as a market town. The story goes on to the Industrial Revolution tracing the development of coal mining and other local industries and charts the effect of the arrival of the railways on the area. Chesterfield's most famous Victorian resident, George Stephenson, the 'Father of the Railways' is also featured. The displays continue the story of the town to the present day.
The Art Gallery features the work of Joseph Syddall from Old Whittington, once described as 'the best draughtsman in England'. Syddall was asked to illustrate Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Urbevilles' when it appeared in the Graphic Magazine.
The Museum has a changing programme of exhibitions plus events.
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