The Sm
ithy is situated within beautiful grounds. Over the years, Paul the Groundskeeper has worked with the Curators to develop a number of themed areas so that the Smithy now boasts a herb garden, wildflowers, fruits, and in 2010 the people of Eccleston got involved to create a community wildlife garden!
We often host events and activities outside, weather permitting!
Back in 2014, we produced Memories of Eccleston, a book filled with fabulous photos and recollections of life in the local area, gathered from local people at special events we held at a number of community venues, as part of … Continue reading
These fans were amassed by a collector who later donated them to The Atkinson. The fans are a mixture of silk and paper. Some have wooden guards and sticks (the “skeleton” of the fan), and others are made of bone … Continue reading
