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So, do you have any idea how the Gunnersbury Park Museum came to be? It’s a fascinating story of how a grand estate transformed into a local history treasure trove. You’re standing right in front of it, this beautiful Georgian mansion, a testament to a bygone era. This was once the home of the Rothschild family. They were a wealthy banking family who owned the estate from 1889. Their grand parties were legendary. Edward VII, king of England, even stayed here as a guest! After the Rothschilds owned it, in 1925, the Ealing and Acton Borough Councils bought the property. But this wasn’t simply a change of hands. Maria de Rothschild, who owned the estate at the time, made an agreement – the mansion and grounds would become a public park. Today, you get to see the result of that far-sighted plan. Gunnersbury Park, surrounded by acres of beautiful greenery, is a popular place for picnics and walks. The museum here, opened in 1928, sits within the walls of the Large Mansion. Its focus on local history makes it a captivating place to explore. It showcases the heritage – the people, places, and stories – of Ealing and Hounslow boroughs.

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