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Historic Cottage Regains National Accreditation
16 Aug
Summary
- Mrs Smith's Cottage in Navenby has regained accreditation.
- The museum closed over a decade ago due to structural issues.
- It offers a preserved glimpse into 20th-century rural life.
Mrs Smith's Cottage, a museum in Navenby, Lincolnshire, has successfully regained its accreditation from Arts Council England. This achievement comes more than a decade after the museum was compelled to close its doors due to significant structural issues. The cottage, which was home to Hilda Smith for over 70 years until her passing in 1995 at the age of 102, has been carefully preserved.
Its interior largely reflects its state during Mrs. Smith's occupancy, providing visitors with an authentic view of everyday rural existence in the 20th century. North Kesteven District Council, the body responsible for the museum's operation, described the reaccreditation as a "fitting milestone" in its successful journey from closure back to national recognition.
