Museums

Bill Douglas Cinema Museum Bill Douglas Cinema Museum- A resource for the historical study of cinema and popular culture at the University of Exeter. Presenting 60,000 items available for academic research. International Slavery Museum International Slavery Museum- Explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and … Strangers' Hall Strangers' Hall- One of the oldest buildings in Norwich, this museum exhibits the social history of Britain through collections representing domestic life, costumes and textiles, … The Scales Museum The Scales Museum- A private museum with a collection of English scales, weights and measures plus rural and farming tools used through the ages. Located near Gloucester. Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities- Provides artifacts of the area and a collection of lace, located in Honiton. Ragged School Museum Ragged School Museum- Features Victorian education, history and culture of the East End, including a re-created Victorian classroom. Provides history, details of the collections a… Scottish Fisheries Museum Scottish Fisheries Museum- Fishing from the earliest times and comprises many galleries of paintings and artifacts, including full sized boats. Apedale Hertiage Centre Apedale Hertiage Centre- Created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine, offering an underground mine experience, with informative museum, café and gift shop. Biddulph Museum Biddulph Museum- Museum presenting the history of the town of Biddulph, Staffordshire. Mill Green Museum Mill Green Museum- Eighteenth century water mill restored to working condition, with museum which exhibits items of local history. Located in Hatfield, Herts. Abingdon County Hall Museum Abingdon County Hall Museum- Located in the historic County Hall building in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Describes future and past exhibitions, a history of the building, and the tradi… Galleries Of Justice Museum Galleries Of Justice Museum- Two and one-half centuries of crime and punishment, justice and jurisprudence at this museum in Nottingham. Kent Life Kent Life- Open air heritage farm in Sandling, Kent, housing a collection of historic buildings with both static and interactive exhibitions. Includes visitor information, events … The Falstaffs Experience The Falstaffs Experience- Displays of the local history, including haunting and superstition. Tom Brown's School Museum Tom Brown's School Museum- Housed in a 380 year-old schoolroom featured in "Tom Brown's School Days" published in 1857, and includes displays of local history, archaeology, and ar… Hertford Museum Hertford Museum- Local history. Bath Postal Museum Bath Postal Museum- Visitor and membership information, postal history timeline, exhibit guide, school activities overview, and shop. Bath, England. The Cumberland Pencil Museum The Cumberland Pencil Museum- Journey through the history of pencils and pencil making. Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery- Local history. The Friends of the Falconer Museum The Friends of the Falconer Museum- A museum of local heritage in the town of Forres in the North of Scotland. The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum- Tells the tale of six labourers' arrest, trial and deportation for unionising, leading to the foundation of modern trade unionism. Eden Valley Museum Eden Valley Museum- Centre of learning and research into the history of the area and its people, with meeting rooms to hire. Pictures from the museum. Sherborne Museum Sherborne Museum- Profile and history with information on the collection, news, events, and a tour of the museum based in Sherborne, Dorset. Lyme Regis Museum Lyme Regis Museum- A rich local history is represented here including famous writers, events and fossil displays. Cromer Museum Cromer Museum- Collection of local history and landscape. Cranbrook Museum Cranbrook Museum- Local history facility housed in former 15th century rectory farmhouse. Congleton Museum Congleton Museum- Local history. British Lawnmower Museum British Lawnmower Museum- Houses over 200 vintage lawnmowers. Includes photos from exhibits, a staff directory, services provided, special exhibits, and a gift shop. Located in La… The Heritage Centre - Bellingham The Heritage Centre - Bellingham- Preserves and displays the heritage of the Upper North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England that includes relics and photographs of… Bailiffgate Museum Bailiffgate Museum- The history of Alnwick and District located in the former St. Mary's Church, dating from 1836 with displays and exhibits. The Anson Engine Museum The Anson Engine Museum- A collection of engines in running order ranging from very early Crossley gas engines through modern diesels covering the entire life of the internal comb… Thornbury and District Museum Thornbury and District Museum- Exhibits objects and archives connected with the local area. Includes events, details of the Friends of the Museum group, hours, and directions. The Wandle Industrial Museum The Wandle Industrial Museum- Preserving the history of the Wandle river. Background information on the museum, visitors' information, archive and news are provided. Astley Green Colliery Museum Astley Green Colliery Museum- Industrial museum looking at the history of coal mining in Lancashire dating from 1907 to 1970. Steyning Museum Steyning Museum- Celebrating the history of the local area, Bramber and Beeding and surrounding parishes in Sussex. Includes news, descriptions and photos of the exhibits, hours, … The Fordingbridge Museum The Fordingbridge Museum- Collection comprises over 9,000 artifacts that include cobblers and blacksmiths' tools, obsolete machinery, photographs and documents. Includes a photo g… Haxted Watermill Museum and Restaurant Haxted Watermill Museum and Restaurant- A working watermill and museum of mill machinery with emphasis on the history, development and uses of water power. Lists wind and watermil… Ely Museum Ely Museum- Local history center about the Isle of Ely and the Fens. Lists events, hours, admission fees, educational resources for teachers, and details of facilities. Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum- Scheduled to reopen in 2005 and will focus on the town's local history and links with the story of Cecil Rhodes, Empire and Afri… Museums in Surrey Museums in Surrey- A site for those visiting or working with the museums. Includes a listing of museums, with links to their sites, the findings of a recent Access Audit and Train… Swaffham Museum Swaffham Museum- Focuses on the social history of the town and surrounding villages. Includes details of exhibits, Friends of the Museum information, genealogy and research record… Grantown Museum Grantown Museum- Community-based museum in Grantown-on-Spey presenting the heritage and culture of the region from 1765 to the present. Includes services, calendar of events, and … DEWA Roman Experience DEWA Roman Experience- Explore Roman, Saxon and Medieval remains buried beneath Chester and participate in hands-on activities. Includes virtual tour, opening times, prices, educa… Beccles and District Museum Beccles and District Museum- Housed in the old Sir John Leman School in Ballygate. Includes virtual tour, photos, staff, history of the building, clockmakers and hours. Whimple History Society Whimple History Society- A Heritage Center run by volunteers committed to researching and recording information about the village, its people, customs, traditions, skills and trad… The Southwold Museum The Southwold Museum- A museum dedicated to the local and natural history of Southwold. The collection includes archaeological finds, paintings, photographs, models and wildlife. Reigate Priory Museum Reigate Priory Museum- Changing exhibitions for both adults and children. A map showing the location. Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum- Museum of stationary steam engines and land drainage history of the Somerset Levels, at the county's oldest surviving pumping station. Includ… Motherwell Heritage Centre Motherwell Heritage Centre- Many pictures from the centre, which offers a multi-media exhibition providing an interactive journey through the history of Motherwell and the surroun… The Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life The Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life- Houses one of the largest social history collections in Southwest England, including agriculture, industry and transport.