The cellar of the Almshouses has been completely renovated to house changing
exhibitions focusing on the cultural, industrial and agricultural history of the town.
The project has been a year in the planning, and has already received over a thousand
visitors since it was opened at the beginning of the year.
The official opening was attended by over 50 people, including members of the Bedworth
Society and the local council. The town crier for Nuneaton and Bedworth, Paul Gough,
‘cried’ the news before the guests.
The project has been co-ordinated by the Bedworth Society, who received £40,000 from
the Nicholas Chamberlaine Trust to help fund the project. They have also worked hard to
raise an additional £10,000 from local residents.
Forthcoming exhibitions for 2000 include:
| February – March |
The Almshouses |
| April – May |
Memories 2000 |
| June – July |
Celebrations |
| August – September |
Floral Bedworth |
| October – November |
Impact of War |
| December |
Christmas Past |
The project will be open every Market day (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays)
between 10.30am and 1pm. Further details can be obtained from Society members:
Lynda Carnes 024 76 491981
John Burton (President) 024 76 619126
Bill White (Vice President) 024 76 314319
The Bedworth Society still need another £10,000 to set up a multi-media room.
Donations should be sent to:
Mrs M Davies
32 Chamberlaine Street
Bedworth
CV12 8JW
Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Bedworth Society Parsonage Project’
