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Sowing seeds of new technology

06 Jul, 2017
A cutting edge app that is set to take the grind out of growing is to be showcased at Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House in Wisbech on Saturday (July 8). The Farmbot, which is new to the United Kingdom and is being developed and distributed in this country by TVA G&C Limited of Downh
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About Us

In 1994, the Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum Trust (registered charity no.1018947) purchased part of the house, opening a museum that is entirely run by volunteers. It attracts visitors from all over the world.

In 2007, the Trust purchased the rest of Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the European Regional Development Fund and a fundraising appeal, the reunification project was completed in 2009.

Contact Details

Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House
7 South Brink
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 1JB

Tel/Fax: 01945 476358
Email: info@octaviahill.org

Opening Times

From 15th March to October 2017 - the opening times are:

Mon 1pm - 4.30pm
Tues 1pm - 4.30pm
Wed 1pm - 4.30pm
Thurs Closed
Fri Closed
Sat 1pm - 4.30pm
Sun 1pm - 4.30pm
(last admissions 4pm)

We open to groups at other times and during the closed season by appointment. The Birthplace House is staffed entirely by volunteers.

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