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The museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.

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Gallery

£172,144.00
Total Income
Financial year ending 31st Jan 2024
£223,016.00
Total Expenditure
Financial year ending 31st Jan 2024
8
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Cowper Memorial Museum | Charici

KATE BOSTOCK

Appointed 13 years ago
Cowper Memorial Museum | Charici

TOM JONES

Appointed 11 years ago
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AMANDA MOLCHER

Appointed 9 years ago
Cowper Memorial Museum | Charici

GEOFFREY SWINDELLS

Appointed 8 years ago
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PAMELA DALEY

Appointed 6 years ago
Cowper Memorial Museum | Charici

TREVOR ALDRED

Appointed 2 years ago
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MALCOLM JOHN JONES

Appointed 1 year ago
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DAVID GEORGE PURVIS

Appointed 8 months ago