Valence House Museum

Overview

Valence House is the local history museum for the parishes and boroughs of Barking and Dagenham. The collection is housed in a timber-framed manor house begun in the 15thC. Of particular interest are a fine set of 16thC, 17thC and 18thC portraits of the Fanshawe family and a period room of the same date. There is also a moat, a herb garden, shop and cafe.

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Events at Valence House Museum

An Edwardian Childhood at Valence House Museum

David Young: Pilgrims to America at Valence House Museum

Family History Helpdesks at Valence House Museum

Friends of Valence House Book Sale at Valence House Museum

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Venue Details & Map

Valence House Museum

Address

Becontree Avenue

Dagenham

RM8 3HT

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 8270 6865

Public transport:

Tube/Rail: Barking then bus 5, 62, 87, 287;Rail: Chadwell Heath then 20 minutes' walk

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