Earls Barton Museum of Village Life - The Square, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK - History Museums on Waymarking.com

The museum is part of the Jeyes Chemist owned businesses in the village. An article describes the location:
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'You'll be amazed what you will find behind the chemist door at Jeyes on The Square in Earls Barton. David and Georgina Jeyes established their traditional local pharmacy over 25 years ago. Family roots go back to Philadelphus Jeyes in The Drapery, Northampton and the well-known Jeyes Fluid, invented by John Jeyes in 1810 but still used worldwide today. Together they have built a treasure trove of varied shops all under one roof. The Keepsake Gift Shop in the old Nat West Bank, The Dolly Lodge, a unique and fascinating dolls house shop, with The Dolly Lodge Den for children. The Dolls and Teddy Kingdom is special too. Enjoy refreshments in the friendly Apothocoffee Shop with the Walled Garden open on warm, summer days. There are even books for the whole family and local interest books too. Earls Barton's Museum of Village Life with free entry is a fascinating insight into Victorian life, and a display of Jeyes Pharmacy Memorabilia.

Pay a visit soon, you will receive a warm welcome. Open: Monday - Saturday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. Free parking.'

The Northamptonshire website below lists the following:

'A cobblers' life

For the historians amongst you, the best place to visit is Earls Barton Museum of Village Life which is situated in the grounds of Barker's Shoe factory. It's open on Saturdays and admission is free - try it: it's well worth a look. You can find out how shoe workers lived, how they worked and how they shopped.'

Theme: Victorian village life and Jeyes Pharmacy Memorabilia. Street Address: Jeyes of Earl Barton 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire NN6 0NA Food Court: yes Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: Open: Monday - Saturday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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