Heritage Open Days: 1940s at Townend
Visit Townend for free as part of Heritage Open Days.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Celebrate Townend being opened by the National Trust in 1948 with two 1940s themed days. Learn more about the Browne family and Townend in the 1940s. Wartime cooking and rag rugging demonstrations in the house. Vintage vehicle in the courtyard. Visit us in your 1940s finest and get a prize. No guided tour of house on Heritage Open Days.
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Letters from London
Delve into the Townend archive collection through these fascinating personal letters.
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Townend guided tour
Immerse yourself in the history of the Browne family and the objects in the house.
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Taste of Townend
Experience living history and learn about food recreated from the 17th century family recipe book.