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Welcome to Henry Kendall Cottage25-27 Henry Kendall Street, West Gosford Click HERE for opening times and entry fees. * Five times recipient of the Central Coast Award for Excellence in Tourism and Cultural Heritage * ![]() Set on two and a half acres with peaceful surroundings, Henry Kendall Cottage was once a home for pioneer poet Henry Kendall. One room contains some of the poet’s possessions, while the remaining rooms are furnished as an old cottage.
The spacious Historical Museum displays a wide variety of items from the past including typewriters, bottles and old memorabilia. A slab shed in the grounds contains tools and farm machinery.
Picnic tables and two wood-burning barbecues (with wood provided) occupy a pleasant picnic area. Extra tables and chairs and an urn of boiling water are available if required. Click HERE to read some recent visitor comments. |
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Latest News7th August 2010 Our fundraising BBQ at Bunnings was a great success. Thank you to all involved. 6th June 2010 Sadly we report the passing of Frank Chalk, a highly respected member of BWHS. Please click HERE to read extracts from the Eulogy. 1st June 2010 We have a new exhibition: 100 Years of Childhood. Please come and see it. 30th April 2010 Join us on Facebook Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum 22nd - 28th March 2010 Thank you to Norm Holloway for setting up our displays for Seniors Week.
2nd February 2010 We are delighted to have 155 followers after a successful #followamuseum day.
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