Museum of Social History
Museum of Social History is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 8% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Museum of Social History |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1298222 |
| Date first listed | 1 December 1951 |
| Local planning authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Location | 52.75534, 0.39360 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1298222 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Museum of Social History, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Museum of Social History
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23,25, King Street | II | 12 m |
| Guildhall of St George | I | 20 m |
| Cannon Bollard at Junction of Ferry Lane | II | 21 m |
| 40,42, King Street | II | 22 m |
| Shakespeare House | II | 24 m |
| 36, King Street | II | 26 m |
| The White Barn | II | 26 m |
| Railings to Forecourt of No 21 (Old School Court) | II | 28 m |
| 34, King Street | II | 30 m |
| 46, King Street | II | 31 m |