Local History Museum for Purfleet-on-Thames & Military Centre which includes displays from the Hornchurch Wing of the R.A.F. and Thurrock Nepalese (Gurkha) Community. Housed in a Grade I former Royal Gunpowder Magazine
Very friendly staff. Very helpful. Good for kids if they are doing topics at school. Full of original artifacts to look at and a big range of army, navy and how we used to live as well as local history.
Very informative, run by passionate volunteers! Well worth the visit!!
If you like local history it's worth a visit . For military history this is a gem with original British uniforms shown back hundreds of years . Ticket prices are not extortionate either . Opening hours are limited though, so check the times
Went with our scout troop tonight and we all loved it. Paul and the team were very informative and really interesting to listen to. They really got the scouts involved by asking for volunteers for all sorts of demonstrations. By the end the whole troop had their hands up to have a go. Thank you for having us. Plus it is an absolute bargain at PS2 per scout!
So much is packed in to this small and very friendly place, it's incredible, packed with original era items and superb diaplays. Big thanks to Mike Osterly who related his unique experiences with such effortless joy. They even had a folder on the Bethnal Green tube disaster.
Fabulous museum housed in the historic former gunpowder magazine number 5, built in 1763. Includes exhibiits on local history, Royal Navy, RAF, British Army and Gurkhas from 18th century to modern day
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Restaurant
Toilets
Family friendly
Good for kids
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
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Very friendly staff. Very helpful. Good for kids if they are doing topics at school. Full of original artifacts to look at and a big range of army, navy and how we used to live as well as local history.
Very informative, run by passionate volunteers! Well worth the visit!!
If you like local history it's worth a visit . For military history this is a gem with original British uniforms shown back hundreds of years . Ticket prices are not extortionate either . Opening hours are limited though, so check the times
Went with our scout troop tonight and we all loved it. Paul and the team were very informative and really interesting to listen to. They really got the scouts involved by asking for volunteers for all sorts of demonstrations. By the end the whole troop had their hands up to have a go. Thank you for having us. Plus it is an absolute bargain at PS2 per scout!
So much is packed in to this small and very friendly place, it's incredible, packed with original era items and superb diaplays. Big thanks to Mike Osterly who related his unique experiences with such effortless joy. They even had a folder on the Bethnal Green tube disaster.
Fabulous museum housed in the historic former gunpowder magazine number 5, built in 1763. Includes exhibiits on local history, Royal Navy, RAF, British Army and Gurkhas from 18th century to modern day
