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Gordon Russell Design Museum

Gordon Russell Design Museum, 15 Russell Square, High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AP

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Explore the fascinating story of twentieth century furniture design through the life and work of Sir Gordon Russell (1892-1980) and his company.

The museum celebrates a design pioneer, whose work marked the transition from hand to machine production. Drawing on the rich Arts and Crafts heritage of the area, Gordon Russell applied the principles of craft furniture to mass production, with the aim of making good design affordable, and accessible to all. It was this ability to embrace new ideas that ensured the company remained at the forefront of British design, working with many of the leading national and international designers of the day, and a team of over 250 skilled craftsmen and women in the Cotswold village of Broadway.

Housed in a Grade II listed building which originally served as the workshop and drawing office for the company, the displays span Arts and Crafts cabinetmaking, the 1930s Modernist home, the wartime Utility Scheme, the Festival of Britain and beyond, while the shop brings the story up to the present day with the work of contemporary designer-makers.

Enjoy free entry on Saturday 14th September, between 10am and 3.30pm

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
1000 - 1530

Location & directions

Gordon Russell Design Museum, 15 Russell Square, High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AP

Directions:
15 Russell Square, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7AP, United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1386 854695 / E: [email protected] The museum is located in one of Gordon Russell Limited’s former workshops in Russell Square. You can access it on foot from the High Street via the lanes beside Russell’s of Broadway and Trinity House Gallery. Car Parking: Broadway has three public car parks. All have blue badge spaces. Details including charges can be found here. There is limited short stay parking on the High Street, including three blue badge spaces. Public Transport: The nearest railway stations are Honeybourne (6.5 miles) and Evesham (6.1 miles). Broadway is covered by bus routes to and from Evesham, Stratford-upon- Avon and Cheltenham. Further information can be found here. Cycling: There are cycle racks in Russell Square.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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