Richmond Cottage
Richmond Cottage
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R_Zanetello
Vicenza, Italy220 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
Nice historic building that was saved from demolition, dismantled and then rebuilt right aside Puke Ariki.
It was interesting to have an insight on the way people lived in the past, the forniture but also the way space is divided, and there's information about the family that built it and their lives,
Takes a short time to visit and when I went there was free entry, but my host told me usually there's a fee, so not sure. Worth to take a look in my opinion, there are not that many old buildings in New Zealand.
It was interesting to have an insight on the way people lived in the past, the forniture but also the way space is divided, and there's information about the family that built it and their lives,
Takes a short time to visit and when I went there was free entry, but my host told me usually there's a fee, so not sure. Worth to take a look in my opinion, there are not that many old buildings in New Zealand.
Written 10 July 2014
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Hamish C
Wellington, New Zealand24 contributions
Nov 2013 • Solo
This lovingly restored pioneer cottage, situated in the centre of New Plymouth is definately worth a visit, and contains much information and items relating to the cottages' early occupants. Being built of local Taranaki Andesite, this cottage is a relative rarity; with most early buildings in New Plymouth being constructed from timber. A visit to Richmond Cottage can be combined with a visit to Puke Ariki, as it is located right next door.
Written 29 November 2013
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Chelovik
Auckland35 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
I've walked past this house a number of times, and decided to go in for a look. It is amazing. I was stunned at how large it is from the inside, because it looks so tiny from outside. Dr Who must have been here. The history is certainly worth looking at. I am glad this place remains so well preserved.
Written 13 June 2019
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Steven1957
Whakatāne, New Zealand45 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We visited primarily to look for historical records. Ancestors on my wife’s side arrived in 1843 on one of the first ships.
The house is small and semi open plan. I guess comfortable by the standards that the first immigrants were used to.
The house is small and semi open plan. I guess comfortable by the standards that the first immigrants were used to.
Written 29 June 2018
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Narziss
Auckland, New Zealand947 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
This is a free attraction and well worth having a look inside - it is much bigger than it seems from the outside and is a really historic part of Taranaki's history.
Written 15 January 2018
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Marthie J
New Plymouth, New Zealand97 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Now, this was a very nice visit and time well spent. It is only a small little house, but the richness and worth of the old stuff that's in it, reminded me of olden days and my grandparent's place. It was with a bit of nostalgia that I walked through and was almost disappointed when I was done. This little place makes one humble at the thought that the people of those days didn't have all the luxuries that we have today and they had to make do with what they had. I salute them in my heart!
I will at any time recommend a visit to Richmond House.
I will at any time recommend a visit to Richmond House.
Written 14 August 2017
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Kiwi A
New Plymouth, New Zealand102 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Richmond Cottage is on Ariki Street, tucked up against the museum wing of Puke Ariki. Built in the 1850s, it gives visitors a taste of what home life was like for the well-to-do in early settler New Plymouth.
All of the items in the cottage are either from the families who lived in it or date from that time period.
Any visit will be short as the cottage itself is tiny - and that's one of my take-aways from Richmond Cottage: just how 'small' these settlers lived 160 years ago. Worth a visit just to take a step back in time.
Richmond Cottage is open on weekends from 11.00am to 3.30pm. There's no door charge.
All of the items in the cottage are either from the families who lived in it or date from that time period.
Any visit will be short as the cottage itself is tiny - and that's one of my take-aways from Richmond Cottage: just how 'small' these settlers lived 160 years ago. Worth a visit just to take a step back in time.
Richmond Cottage is open on weekends from 11.00am to 3.30pm. There's no door charge.
Written 8 August 2017
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lizcooch
Christchurch, New Zealand9 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
we didn't know about this place so it was nice to be surprised when we came upon it. it was good to read all about it's history.
Written 5 May 2017
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Bronwyn H
New Plymouth, New Zealand105 contributions
Sept 2016 • Family
In the heart of New Plymouth this little cottage is wedged in by the museum. Its such a pleasure to be able to visit this for free.
Written 18 October 2016
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Jess H
Turangi, New Zealand41 contributions
Aug 2016
This cottage is centrally located and what a treasure it is. It has wonderful historical pieces and is incredibly informative. Well worth a quick visit to gain some wonderful knowledge and appreciation of this historical place.
Written 15 August 2016
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My mother was Kathleen Brydon and lived in the cottage with her step mother and brother Ira back in the twenties she slept up in the attic.She married a Gilbert who farmed near by.I would like to know how large the farm was when the Brydon farmed it.I beleave the cottage did not burn down completely during the 'Maori'wars.l have a poor oil painting of the house with an extension hall attached where the held dances and sind songs with my mother playing the piano.
Barry Gilbert
Written 28 September 2015
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