Mr Straw's House was built in 1905, and over the years the original linoleum has suffered under the pressure of time and we need your help to conserve the historic flooring in the kitchen.In 2018 we want to celebrate the role of women in this domestic property, and explore more of our stories about Florence Straw and would love to re-open our kitchen for visitors to enjoy. We need your help to raise £10,000 to look after this special place. 

In this little domestic space William Straw Jnr baked recipes found in his mothers cooking books for his brother Walter, cutlery kept alongside the hammer and jumble of objects from across the decades to explore. Due to the fragility of the linoleum the kitchen it is now impossible for us to access this space.We are fundraising to purchase new conservation flooring. Eyemats protect the floor from daily wear and tear but recreate the original appearance. Digital photographs are carefully reproduced onto a robust flooring material and laid by professional fitters. The floor boards and carpets are protected, but visitors will barely notice the difference.

Please support us by making a donation that will help others discover this amazing place, every donation really will help us look after this incredible bit of history.