Battle Museum of Local History
Following its refurbishment in 2003, the museum is now incredibly popular and houses the world's oldest effigy of Guy Fawkes. The peculiar origins of the 'Battel Guy Fawkes' can be traced to the early 1700s when we know of the existence of the Battel custom of decapitating the Guy and throwing the body on the fire.
In keeping with its history of making gunpowder, one of the more notorious fireworks made in Battle was called the Battle Rouser. But because of their reputation they were banned by the Home Office in the 1950s. Two examples of these can be seen in the museum which is also home to the only Battle of Hastings axe ever to be recovered.
Visitor Information:
Address:
The Almonry
High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 OEA
e-Mail: battle.museum@yahoo.com
Opening Times:
01 April to 31 October: Monday to Saturday - 10.00am to 4.30pm
Selected Sundays: 12.00noon to 3.00pm
Prices:
Adults: £1.50
Accompanied children and under 16s free
School parties by prior booking
Group Information:
Group visits throughout the year by arrangement only
Group contact: Frederic Carver
Group rates: Group and school rates available on request
Get Directions:
Go to our Directions to Battle Museum of Local History page.
Website:
www.battlemuseum.org.uk