BRIDPORT MUSEUM
The Coach House
Gundry Lane, Bridport
Dorset, DT6 3RJ
UNITED KINGDOM

office@bridportmuseum.co.uk

Bridport is a small town nestled amongst the hills of West Dorset, which became one of the most important towns in the realm. It is a town with many stories, glorious and infamous, celebrated and neglected, rich and poor. Bridport's is believed to be a late Saxon town dating from the time of Alfred the Great (871-899). It is from the time of King John (1199 - 1216) that Bridport became a unique town in its own right. Bridport has been the world's foremost exponent of quality rope and net making.

The majority of hangman’s nooses used in England were made in the town as well as the 66 world cup net, Wimbledon tennis nets and the arrester nets for the space shuttle. A thriving industry continues in the town to this day.

As well as the permanent displays there is a programme of temporary exhibitions. Photographs, costume, lace, dolls, numismatics, and fine art are among the collections held. The museum also has a Local History centre across the street in Gundry lane with a wide range of materials for people researching their local or family history and access to online family history resources.

!!Photography Competition!!