The Georgian House Museum

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Aug 19, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025
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The Georgian House Museum

Experience a glimpse of life in an 18th-century Bristol townhouse, reflecting the home of a sugar merchant and slave owner around 1790.

Founded around 1790 for John Pinney, this six-storey Georgian townhouse represents a significant historical landmark. It was transformed into a museum in 1937 and showcases life above and below stairs through its eleven meticulously restored rooms, including a drawing room, study, and kitchen. Unique features include recreated servant quarters and a cold water bath.

Must-See Wonders

  • 🏠 Eleven Rooms: Explore both elegant formal rooms and servant quarters.
  • 📜 Historical Context: Displays about slavery and sugar plantations enhance understanding.
  • 🚪 Georgian Architecture: A well-preserved example of late 18th-century townhouse design.

Visitors will find the museum accessible with free entry, making it a valuable stop for tourists, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum The Georgian House Museum

Historical Significance

Originally built for John Pinney, a wealthy sugar merchant, in the late 18th century.

Museum Status

Became a museum in 1937 and is managed by Bristol City Council.

Location

7 Great George Street

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