The Lords Feoffees and the History of the Museum

The Lords Feoffees and Assistants of the Manor of Bridlington were created in 1636 when a group of townsmen purchased the Manor of Bridlington from Sir George Ramsey of Coldstream. The Lords Feoffees own the Bayle together with other property in the Manor and have been established as a charitable trust for over three hundred years.

The Augustinians, a distinguished antiquarian society, were formed in 1920 for ‘the purpose of collecting, recording and preserving the relics of Bridlington and District’.

In 1928 both organisations collaborated to form a Trust to manage the newly created Museum at the  Bayle. Many local items have been generously donated or loaned to provide the detailed social history to the town and its people.

The Lords Feoffees became sole Trustees in 2000 and the following year instigated major refurbishment and appointed a Curator.  Entrance fees are subsidised to encourage local people and visitors to learn the fascinating history of the Bayle and Bridlington.

They hope you enjoy your visit.