Location

Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery can be found off the A476 road

A476 road

The A476 is a main road linking Llanelli with Fairfach near Llandeilo, in Wales.Settlements served by the road include:*Llanelli*Panteg*Llannon*Upper Tumble*Cross Hands*Gorslas*Carmel*Golden Grove*Fairfach...

 north of Llanelli.

History

The museum is housed in Parc Howard mansion

Mansion

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, a country house built by the Buckley brewing family in 1885 and set in 27 acre

Acre

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s of park

Park

A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...

land, now a civic park. In 1912 the mansion was given to the town by Sir Stafford and Lady Howard who had inherited it. The museum, park and site is now managed by Carmarthenshire County Council

Carmarthenshire County Council

Carmarthenshire County Council is the local authority for the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales, providing a range of services under the control of elected county councillors that include education, planning, transport, social services and public safety...

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The collection & exhibits

Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery is best known for its large collection of Llanelli Pottery, 19th century in origin and locally made.

It also houses paintings, portraits and other art works and displays artifacts relating to the local area, its history and culture.

External links

• Parc Howard Museum - official site, Carmarthenshire County Council
• Parc Howard Association
• Exhibits from Parc Howard Museum on Gathering the Jewels
• Parc Howard Museum information
• Carmarthenshire Pages website on Parc Howard Museum