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Life at
Walnut Tree Cottage
Denny Abbey
Waterbeach
Cambridge...
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- When the cottage
adjacent to Denny Abbey was vacated five years or so ago,
the Museum decided that it would make a perfect new display area.
- We are not sure of
the exact history of the cottage, although it was built around
an existing medieval wall.
- Thanks to those who
have lived close to Denny for many years, we have been able to
discover who used to live at the cottage throughout the 20th century.
- One particular 'farm
boy' can remember the furnishings and decoration of a similar
cottage on the farm, which has been invaluable in terms of creating
our display. Therefore, we decided to date the cottage to the
late 1940s.
- Since the Museum only
employs one full time member of staff and one part time, we have
relied heavily on our team of volunteers to undertake the work.
- First of all, the
modern features of the interior were stripped out in the three
principal downstairs rooms, to create a washroom, kitchen and
living room. This meant the removal of the bathroom, the radiators
and the kitchen units. Surfaces were then prepared for redecoration.
- Work has included
the building of a new door, laying brick floors, stencilling wallpaper
and building a copper in the washroom.
- Meanwhile, another
dedicated volunteer is preparing the garden.
- More recently, work
has concentrated on providing an outside privy and a separate temporary exhibition space.
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If
you would like any further information on this project, or would
be interested in volunteering with us, please telephone the Museum
on 01223 860988.
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