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Carte-de-visite of Mary Lediard 

Carte-de-visite of Mary Lediard
Carte-de-visite of Gustav Holst’s grandmother Mary Lediard
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Monkey jelly mould, 19th century

Monkey- copper mould
A copper jelly mould in the shape of a monkey. Now, where’s that ice-cream?
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Self-Portrait with Brother, Gustavus c1832-3

A portrait of Holst’s grandfather and his great uncle – find out more about this…
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Punch and Judy Die-Cast Scrap

Image of the Punch and Judy Toby
Punch and Judy on a die cast scrap of paper, 19th century
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Soap Saver

Victorian Soap Savers ath the Holst Victorian House
Could this Victorian soap saver be due a revival in today’s kitchens?
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Watercolour of Constantia von Holst

Constantia
A watercolour of Constantia von Holst painted in 1827 by her brother Theodor
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Small Victorian mangles

What were these small mangles used for in Victorian times? Find out here!
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The kitchen range

Kitchen Range lit Fire
The Victorian range in the Museum’s kitchen – still in regular use!
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Absolom tea tin, 1932

Absolom Tea Tin from 1932. Find out how to avoid tea intoxication!
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Romantic Scotland

Two oil paintings by John MacWhirter
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About us

Gustav Holst’s birthplace is a unique period house.

Hear stories of its eclectic residents, experience a working Victorian kitchen and scullery, and delight in authentic Victorian interiors above stairs.

Discover the life and times of Holst and view many of his possessions, including a piano on which he composed The Planets.

Please check Home Page for current opening times.  For more detailed directions please see Visit page.

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