Bishop House Museum
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Bishop's House Museum is the famous exhibition in Sheffield housed in a small wooden house. The house was built in the 15th century. It is located at the Meersbrook Park, Norton Lees Lane in Sheffield.
This is one of the tastefully preserved timber framed house. The interior of the house seems to be dating back to the 17th century. It is gives a typical Stuart England flavor. It houses a dining room set in a classic 15th century atmosphere.
This room holds the Great Parlor. Visitors can see the 15th to 17th century original furniture in the bedroom on the first floor.
The house was owned by different families over the past. Each of them made some changes in the house. The first owner is still a mystery. However, the house has been named as the Bishop's house after the first owner.
There is a gift and souvenir shop in the house. People can visit the museum on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4.30pm.
To visit the place from Monday to Friday, prior booking is necessary.
Category: Museums
Address: Norton Lees Lane
Website http://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/coresite/html/bishops.asp
Telephone: 0114 278 2600
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