
Cowper’s Pocket Watch – a Musical Movement with Bassoon
William Cowper’s pocket watch, gifted to him by his cousin Theodora, has inspired a new piece of music for bassoon by composer Lara Poe. Romantic
William Cowper’s pocket watch, gifted to him by his cousin Theodora, has inspired a new piece of music for bassoon by composer Lara Poe. Romantic
Surprisingly, William Cowper owned and operated an electric shock machine, and used it to treat Mrs Unwin after her second stroke in 1792. It consisted
So familiar is the depiction of Cowper in terms of the three male hares that he reared and kept as pets, Puss, Bess and Tiney,
This article begins by closely examining the pair of Mrs Unwin’s spectacles held in the museum’s collection – their frame, lenses and case. For each
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, the National Archives at Kew has allowed free downloads of digital records from its website, a concession which
The Road to Olney – The Cowper & Newton Story @ 250 We are often asked how William Cowper and John Newton came to meet
Lace Making at the Cowper & Newton Museum Although the Lace Room is currently closed for exciting redevelopment, we are continuing to share our love
No one really knows the origins of the world famous Pancake Race at Olney, but it is a long and loved tradition in the town.
During the 18th century the regular army was constantly under strain from actions abroad such as the wars in North America and combatting Napoleon’s expansion
Within the Poor Laws records in the Museum Archive there is also a small book which gives insights into the Roundsman system of poor relief.
In 1900, the then newly opened Cowper Memorial Museum was given twelve Overseers of the Poor ledger books. They cover the period 1744 to 1820
Olney & District Historical Society (ODHS) was founded in 1997 by a group of like-minded people determined to keep Olney history alive for all generations of
William Cowper and John Newton are the most famous residents of Olney, but William Legge, the 2nd Earl of Dartmouth, is probably the most significant
Following the announcement of the Award on 2nd June 2020, the Vice Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire Mr Alexander Boswell today presented
We are honoured to announce that on Tuesday 2nd June Cowper & Newton Museum Volunteers received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Cowper & Newton Museum in Olney has been awarded a £93,800 Heritage Lottery Fund grant National for the next step in its refurbishment programme
All eyes are set to be on Olney in 2023, when the town will be at the centre of commemorations to mark the 250th anniversary of one of the world’s most beloved hymns, ‘Amazing Grace’.
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Closing on December 19th 2020
Reopening March 2021
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Our Museum building remains CLOSED. We are opening our gardens on limited entry. The Cowper & Newton Museum gardens will be open to welcome you on Wednesday 5th August 10.30 – 12.15 and Saturday 8th August 10.30 – 12.15
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