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The Almonry, Evesham NHB Bid 2018
Stuart Carter, Town Clerk
Almonry History
• This 14th Century building was once home to the Almoner of the Benedictine Abbey that was founded at Evesham in the 8th Century.
• Following the closure of the Abbey by Henry VIII, the Almonry became the personal home of the last Abbot
• Today, the Almonry, two churches, bell tower and cloister arch are all that remain of what was reportedly the third largest abbey in England.
• The Almonry has had a varied career: ale house, offices, tea rooms, private home, until it was finally purchased by Evesham Borough Council in 1929, opening as a heritage centre in 1957. Today, the Almonry is still owned and funded by Evesham Town Council.
• Houses an eclectic collection that spans the prehistoric to the 20th Century. Displayed over 12 rooms and a garden, the emphasis is on how Evesham has developed and grown during this time.
Visitors
• 11821 enquiries & visits last year
• 3838 visitors to the museum last year
• To date our enquiries and visits are 4364 (1.9% down on same period last year)
• Visitor figures to museum to date 1542 (up 33% on the same period last year)
• Major visitor attraction in the town
• Only TIC in the town
New Homes Bonus (NHB)
• The Almonry is seeking up to £25,000 from NHB fund for essential work.
What will we spend the NHB on? • Access leaking chimney area above Lecture Hall and carry out
works to correct leaks
• Check any other concealed gutter and roof areas
What will we spend the NHB on? • Remove loose cement infill panels. It is essential that any
exposed soft substrates are protected.
What will we spend the NHB on? • Patch any missing slates to roof.
What will we spend the NHB on? • Unblock foul drains
• New electrical wiring throughout the building
Future plans
• Go for HLF Funding for the whole building
• Reinterpret the collection
• New presentation cases
• Ever changing exhibitions
Questions
• Thank you and any questions?
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