Potters Bar Museum tells the story of the growth of Potters Bar from a tiny village on the Great North Road, to the thriving present day town.
Opened in 1990, the Museum stands on an historic site looking out onto the timber framed Wyllyotts Manor, part of which dates back to the 14th century. Some of the artefacts found during the construction of the Wyllyotts Centre are on display in the Museum.
The largest display relates to the Zeppelin L31, shot down over Potters Bar in 1916, showing a number of relics from the destruction of this First World War terror weapon.
The Museum focuses on social history and has a specialist collection of telephones, ranging from 19th centruy to novelty types. With two changing temporary displays a year on a variety of subjects, this Museum has plenty to delight.