Historic Willmer House secures £230,310 investment as part of £1.2m programme - Insider Media
Summary
Waverley Borough Council has secured \xa3230,310 in funding for its \xa31.2m programme of essential conservation and repair works at the historic Willmer House, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.Used as the Museum of Farnham, Willmer House is a Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse that was originally built in 1718.The funding is in addition to the \xa3734,335 Museum Estate and Development grant, which has been secured through Arts Council England.The works will address urgent external building repairs on the principal fa\xe7ade, and provide a long-term sustainable conservation that requires minimal intervention in future years.Work is expected to start in the late summer, with much of the brickwork initially taking place off site and expected to finish by the end of next year. The museum will remain open to the public throughout the construction period.Councillor Kika Mirylees, Waverley Borough Councils portfolio holder for community services, said: "We are delighted to receive this further funding for what is such an important historical building in Farnham. "The funding will allow much needed essential repairs to take place but also ensure the long-term conservation of this wonderful building and we are extremely grateful to the Heritage Fund for assisting us in this important project."