The Ancient High House Museums
Greengate Street
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 2JA
Phone: 01785 619131
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The Ancient High House is one of the finest Tudor buildings in the country. Once dominating the skyline of Stafford, it is the largest remaining timber framed town house in England.
Royalty was welcomed to the house in 1642 when King Charles I stayed there en route to Shrewsbury, and the house retains an extensive collection of period furniture and architectural features. It is also the home of the Staffordshire Yeomanry Museum.
Built in around 1595 for the wealthy Dorrington family, the ornate timber framed building is reputed to be the largest surviving timber framed town house in England from the Tudor period.
In 1986 the house opened as a museum and now provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who have lived there over the centuries. Visit the Civil War Room where King Charles 1st and Prince Rupert stayed during their brief visit to the town; view the Stuart Bedroom with its magnificent four poster bed; admire the elegant splendour of the Wallpaper Room with its Georgian displays; visit Mr. Marson in his Edwardian Shop; and observe the grand comfort of the Victorian Room.
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AddressGreengate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2JA
Phone01785 619131
Websitehttp://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/the-ancient-high-house
Email Address[email protected]
Opening timesTuesday - Saturday 10am - 6pm
Entry costsFree
Attraction typeMuseums
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