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The John Moore Museum collection is a fantastic bite sized portion of British history, nestled in a row of historic timber-framed buildings in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
The museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. Today it is also home to The Merchant's House, The Old Baptist Chapel and an extensive Natural History collection featuring specimens of the mammals and birds native to our woodlands, wetlands, gardens and farms!
Old Baptist Chapel
Turning off Church Street into a narrow medieval alleyway, one does not expect to find the Old Baptist Chapel. This enigmatic building, standing in the shadow of the Abbey, conceals a rich history of domestic and religious use!
- The Old Baptist Chapel is a 500 year old building with a fascinating history of domestic use, Nonconformity, decline and restoration.
- It is arguably the oldest Baptist chapel still standing in existence with its use as a place of worship allegedly dating to 1623, a mere decade or so after Thomas Helwys brought the Baptist religion to England!
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Gloucestershire
How To Find Us
By Car:
Take Junction 9 off the M5 and follow the signs to Tewkesbury Abbey.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury. There is a bus stop a short walk away for the 42 bus will bring you into Tewkesbury.
By Bus:
As well as the bus that serves the railway station, there is also a regular service from Cheltenham (41) which stops in the Crescent which is almost next to the museum.
There is also a bus service from Gloucester (71) which stops in the town centre, which is a short walk away.
- Gift Shop
Due to the nature and age of the buildings the main John Moore Museum & Merchant’s House are unsuitable for wheelchair users or visitors with walking difficulties.
They do not have a toilet in either building but there are loos not far away in the Abbey.