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The creation of this website was supported by Welsh Government.
Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian judges at this award-winning historic house.
This watercolour is of the village of Coombe and was painted in 1851
by Presteigne artist J. M. Ince.
We are deep in the throes of creating a new exhibition area on Presteigne and the surrounding area. With a new permanent display on the town, interactive computers, chill-out space and lots of books and games for all ages, it will be agreat place to drop in. Accompanying this will be a temporary exhibition gallery, set to feature a whole range of community displays and themes. To find out more about this project have a look at our Community Collections page.
News
- Lawrence of Arabia charity shows support
PRESS RELEASE 9th May 2013 The Judge’s Lodging in - Ironmongers Extraordinaire!
Press Release 15th October 2012 The Newells of Presteigne
Strange But True
- Stage strangeness
The Victorian actress Sarah Bernhardt used to sleep in a coffin because she said it helped her to understand the tragic roles she had to play.
Historical Handy Hints
- Keeping your kettle clean
To prevent teakettles coating with lime - put - Warts
Rub them with fresh beef every day until - Musty clothes
When clothes have acquired an unpleasant odour by
Recipes
- To make a Salmon Pye
Make a good puff-paste, and lay it in - Potted Stilton
To pot cheese- cut down half a pound - Spinach with Cream & Eggs
'Spinage' with Cream and Eggs This being a pretty
