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About Us

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House

Find out about the Russell-Cotes house, East Cliff Hall, one of the last Victorian houses to be built in England.

East Cliff Hall was the home of Merton (1835-1921) and Annie Russell-Cotes (1835-1920). The building of East Cliff Hall was begun in 1897 and was completed in its first form in 1901.

Take a tour round the rooms…

Our Story

In 1901 Merton Russell-Cotes gave his wife Annie a dream house on a cliff-top, overlooking the sea.

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The Galleries

Four beautiful galleries showcase the acclaimed artwork in the Russell-Cotes.

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Garden

The garden was originally filled with marble and bronze sculptures, as well as a secluded summerhouse. The Victorian stone grotto and fountain still survive, as does the Japanese garden with gold-fish ponds, bridges and fountain.

The Russell-Cotes Charity

Together, we can rekindle the love of Russell-Cotes.  We can restore the house to its full, former glory, evoking Merton and Annie’s passion for art to share with Bournemouth and the rest of the world.

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff Promenade, Bournemouth, BH1 3AA

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is a registered charity, no. 306288
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