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The Cowper and Newton Museum

  • CLICK HERE for a photo-gallery of the re-organised Museum rooms
  • CLICK HERE for Summer and Autumn fund-raising events by The Friends of the Museum
  • CLICK HERE for the Milton Keynes Heritage Association Heritage Open Days Sept 11th to 14th.
Slave trade monuments protected
from BBC News 23rd August 2008:
"The tomb of an anti-slavery campaigner... is among monuments given new protection because of their slave trade links. John Newton's tomb at Olney... is one of four to be newly awarded Grade II listing."
William Cowper
The famous 18th century poet, letter-writer and classical scholar		 Rev. John Newton
Cowper's spiritual mentor, author of "Amazing Grace"
Orchard Side
The history of Cowper's (and the Museum's) home
The Gardens
Restored with 18th century planting
The Museum
Its history and visiting details		 The Museum Shop
Books, tapes, lace and mementos
Museum Events
Special occasions and opportunities		 Friends of the Museum
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Lacemaking
The local history of the industry		 Olney at War
Exhibition, Summer 03
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