Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume

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Open to the public

Historic house or home in Derbyshire

13 artworks

Part of Derby Museums

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Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume is housed within a 1770 Georgian town house, designed by local architect Joseph Pickford as his family home and business premises. Rooms are furnished in the style of the period, incorporating 18th century paintings from the Derby Museums and Art Gallery's collection, and include works by Joseph Wright of Derby. The upper rooms of the house host changing costume displays and a permanent display of toy theatres.

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41 Friar Gate, Derby, Derbyshire DE1 1DA England

museums@derby.gov.uk

01332 715181

Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume is open to the public all year round and admission is free. Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm; Sunday and Bank Holidays (other than Mondays): 1pm–4pm; Monday closed. The museum regularly rotates artworks on display, and not all works are available to view due to space restrictions. Please contact us and check ahead of your visit if you would like to view a particular painting.

http://www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/MuseumsGalleries/PickfordsHouseMuseum.htm

Artworks

  • The Burning of the 'Prudent' and the Capture of the 'Bienfaisant' in the Harbour of Louisbourg, 26 July 1758
    The Burning of the 'Prudent' and the Capture of the 'Bienfaisant' in the Harbour of Louisbourg, 26 July 1758 William Marlow (1740–1813) (attributed to)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • River Landscape
    River Landscape Thomas Smith (c.1720–1767)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • Italian Landscape, a View near Tivoli
    Italian Landscape, a View near Tivoli Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • Samuel Ward (1732–1820)
    Samuel Ward (1732–1820) Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • The Widow's Tale
    The Widow's Tale John Raphael Smith (1751–1812)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • A Cavern, Moonlight
    A Cavern, Moonlight Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) (after)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • Thomas Bennett
    Thomas Bennett Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)
    Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume
  • 6 more

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

Derby Museums has another 509 artworks

Artists

  • A Wooded Landscape with a Stream and a Fisherman
    Thomas Smith (c.1720–1767)
  • The Ruins of the Pantheon in Oxford Street, London, after the Disastrous Fire of 14 January 1792
    William Marlow (1740–1813)
  • An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump
    Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)
  • Self Portrait
    John Raphael Smith (1751–1812)
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