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If
we are to achieve the aims laid out in our
Mission
Statement
the first hurdle to overcome is to attract suffient
visitors to the environment of the Museum, and this
site, just off the A5 and only 3 miles from the M1,
is perfectly positioned to help us achieve exactly
that. The developement of the Weedon site by a
Museum such as ours should offer security for the
future for both our Museum and this wonderful
site. Our
partners in this venture are called Cavalry Centre
Limited, and it is only their continued support
that has enabled us to apply for planning
permission for the Museum.
The
Weedon Museum Site ...
The site itself was first developed in approximately 1803
and was designed as a 'Last Redoubt' should Napoleon
successfully land an invasion force. It remained uder Army
control until it closed down some 30 years ago. The site
consists of series of large buildings, with a canal running
through the centre, and has tremendous heritage value in
itself. The tragedy is, like many of these types of
buildings throughout the country, if a sound, reliable,
ongoing use is not found for them, there is a danger that
they will fall so badly into disrepair, the situation
becomes irretrieveable. A phrase commonly used by the
various historic and heritage groups that are trying to save
old buildings is "Use It or Lose It".
When completed, just driving inside the fort walls
with the four corner bastions still standing and
the size and scope of the canal, the buildings and
the 'Fireworld' theme will offer a unique
experience to visitors.
© The Fire Services National Museum Trust