COWPER MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Registration #310521 · Registered
cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.ukhouse-manager@cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk
10 GRAVEL WALK EMBERTON MK46 5JA
The museum commemorates the poet William Cowper, who lived in the house from 1768 to 1786, and his friend the preacher, hymnwriter and slave trade abolitionist John Newton (author of 'Amazing Grace'). It holds an important collection of lace and items relating to the archaeology and history of Olney and its surrounding villages. The historic gardens include Cowper's original summer house/study.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 102.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £117,113 | £120,520 | 103% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026