TheHeath Robinson Museumis a museum inPinner,northwest London, dedicated to showcasing the work of the artist, illustrator, humorist and social commentatorWilliam Heath Robinson(1872–1944). The museum was officially opened by local author and children's writerMichael Rosenon 15 October 2016 at a ceremony attended by hundreds of people in Pinner Memorial Park. It was the firstLondon museumin over 40 years to be purpose-built inGreater London.[1]
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  Location within London Borough of Harrow | |
| Established | 15 October 2016 |
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| Location | 50 West End Lane, Pinner HA5 1AE, London |
| Coordinates | 51°35′33″N0°23′12″W/ 51.5925°N 0.3867°W |
| Type | Art museum |
| Website | www |
Foundation
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The William Heath Robinson Trust ran a campaign to raise funds for the museum, which started in October 2013.[2]The museum passed the first round ofHeritage Lottery Fundingin March 2012,[3]which led to its receiving a £1.1 million grant in December 2013.[2]Developed with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund of £1.3m and substantial donations from local patrons, residents and businesses, the new museum features two galleries, a permanent display covering the career ofW. Heath Robinsonand his illustrations and artworks,[1]as well as a special exhibition gallery that hosts a programme of themed exhibitions that change every three months.[4]Pinner Memorial Park,[4]Pinnerin theLondon Borough of Harrowis close toPinner tube stationon theMetropolitan line.
The West House and Heath Robinson Museum Trust is a registered charity which restored West House in Pinner Memorial Park for community use. The Trust is a partnership between local Pinner people and the William Heath Robinson Trust, custodians of the artist’s work.
When Heath Robinson’s daughter Joan died, her husband wanted her collection of her father’s work to be kept in public ownership. As a result the William Heath Robinson Trust was formed in 1992. The original collection included about 500 pieces of original art work together with an archive of letters, association copies and special editions of the books that he illustrated, proof prints, advertising booklets and ephemera. TheNational Heritage Memorial Fundand the Art Fund grant-aided the William Heath Robinson Trust in 2015 to purchase some 400 additional important works for the Museum, bringing the collection to nearly 1,000. It is the only substantial collection of the artist’s work in public ownership.
References
edit- ^ab"A new museum for London – the Heath Robinson Museum opens soon".Ian Visits.20 August 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 25 August 2016.Retrieved22 August2016.
- ^abSolon, Olivia (29 July 2013)."Heath Robinson: the unsung hero of British eccentricity and innovation".Wired.Archivedfrom the original on 16 August 2017.Retrieved29 August2017.
- ^"The William Heath Robinson Trust - The Heath Robinson Museum".8 August 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 26 August 2016.Retrieved22 August2016.
- ^ab"Heath Robinson Museum".Archivedfrom the original on 14 August 2016.Retrieved22 August2016.
External links
edit- Heath Robinson Museum– official website