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The Museum in the Large Mansion is the local history museum for the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Its collections have been built up from small beginnings and are now very rich. Like the proverbial iceberg, about nine-tenths has long been “submerged” in store rather than on display, apart from a modest programme of special exhibitions. A short history is set out below, with initial information about the refurbished Museum which will re-opened in the summer of 2018.
The objects of the Friends shall be:
for the public benefit to secure the preservation, protection and improvement of Gunnersbury Park and the buildings of historic interest therein,
to advance the education of the public in the history, geography, natural history and architecture of the Park,
to advance the education of the public by promoting, supporting, assisting and improving Gunnersbury Park Museum, and
to provide, or assist in providing, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupations in the interest of the social welfare of the public.
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Osterley Park is a unique country estate, hidden in a suburban location close to the Great West Road. The Tudor house, built for Sir Thomas Gresham, was transformed in the 1760s into a neoclassical mansion by the architect Robert Adam for the banker Robert Child. The House, retaining Adam’s origin.
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Friends of St Paul’s Recreation Ground (FoSP’s) was formed in January 2016. We are a growing voluntary group of local residents who are committed to securing the future of St Paul’s for the peaceful use by local residents and all visitors.
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A group visit to the museum usually involves live presentations of instruments including our delicate musical boxes, reproducing pianos, organs and self-playing violins.
