Horsforth has a strong sense of community spirit and was once described as the largest village in England. The town still manages to retain this identity today with its cobbled streets and small, independent shops. The museum reflects this way of life and contains exhibits which have a nostalgic value and reveal the heritage of this pleasant Northern town. Developed out of a project by the Horsforth Village Historical Society, it was opened in July 1998 in the heart of the old village.