Museum of Bath Stone
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The Museum of Bath Stone opened in July 2014 following the stabilisation of the underground quarries of Combe Down.
The Museum lets the world know about where Bath Stone came from and the local community and industries it nourished. It explains to visitors how the stone was extracted; how it was used to make the City of Bath; how the industry supported the growth of a village; how other industries grew to support the people of the village; how creatures and plants made use of the mines and surrounding environment and about all the other innovative ideas that were spawned in this rich environment.
Interactive screens, displays and objects help visitors discover the stories of the stone, the village and the people who lived here, including Harry Patch and Ralph Allen.