Wyllyotts Centre
Wyllyotts Place
Darkes Lane, Potters Bar
Herts EN6 2HN
Telephone 01707 645005
Contact Arnold Davey (Curator)

 
Darkes Lane, Potter's Bar
Opened in 1990, the Museum is managed and run by volunteers who are members of Potters Bar and District Historical Society.

Situated opposite the timber-framed building of what remains of the medieval manor of Wyllyotts, the displays interpret the long history of Potters Bar and its district. Artefacts from archaeological excavations in the area are on display, including medieval finds from Wyllyotts Manor itself, South Mimms motte-and-bailey castle and finds from a Roman tile kiln. Evidence of the earliest known inhabitants are shown by the stone tools they made.

The more recent history of Potters Bar is told through objects and photographs showing the trade and domestic life of a village which has developed into a busy and expanding town on the M25.

Specialist collections include telephones dating from the early part of the 20th century to the present day. Parts of the L31 Zeppelin airship that crashed in Potters Bar in 1916 are also on view.


The museum

 
Tuesday and Wednesday 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 11.00am - 1.00pm
At other times by arrangement with the curator.

 
ADMISSION FREE

 
Temporary displays are mounted twice a year:

Until November 2003
50 Years of the Potters Bar Theatre Company
Exhibition commorating fity years of Potters Bars own theatre company.
 
After November 2003
100 years of powered flight
To celebrate a century of powered flight since the Wright brothers became the first men to fly in a powered plane.

 
Visits by schools and any other interested groups can be arranged outside Museum opening times.

The Museum offers direct teaching by the Museum's three education volunteers who have knowledge of Potters Bar's history and experience in working with school groups.

Handling objects are available for groups, including:

Roman, Medieval and Victorian artefacts from local excavations.
Collection of telephones illustrating technological advances and design

Outreach: Museum staff are happy to visit schools with objects and illustrations relating to a particular area of local history.

Both Museum visits and outreach sessions can be designed to accommodate the needs of the teacher and requirements of the National Curriculum. Please talk to one of the Museum's education volunteers: Brian Kolbert or Colin Field c/o the Museum.

Potters Bar and District Historical Society run a Programme of talks and events throughout the year. For further details please contact the Museum.

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