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This category lists sites which present the history of an era or region through collections in museums composed of historic artifacts located in the United Kingdom.

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• Abingdon County Hall Museum

  http://www.abingdonmuseum.org.uk/
  Located in the historic County Hall building in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Describes future and past exhibitions, a history of the building, and the tradition of throwing buns for special events.

• Allhallows Museum of Lace and Local Antiquities

  http://www.honitonmuseum.org/
  Provides artifacts of the area and a collection of lace, located in Honiton.

• Andover Museum

  http://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/andover-museum
  Contains the 4,000 years old Beaker burial found near Chilbolton, and includes pottery, a copper dagger, shale beads and two pairs of gold earrings and other exhibits.

• Apedale Hertiage Centre

  http://www.apedale.co.uk/
  Created at the site of Staffordshire's Apedale Mine, offering an underground mine experience, with informative museum, café and gift shop.

• Astley Green Colliery Museum

  http://www.agcm.org.uk/
  Industrial museum looking at the history of coal mining in Lancashire dating from 1907 to 1970.

• Avoncroft - Museum of Historic Buildings

  http://www.avoncroft.org.uk/
  Includes a brief history, opening times, a diary of special events, details of educational and school trip provision, and information about volunteer work at the museum.

• Bailiffgate Museum

  http://www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/
  The history of Alnwick and District located in the former St. Mary's Church, dating from 1836 with displays and exhibits.

• Bath Postal Museum

  http://www.bathpostalmuseum.co.uk/
  Visitor and membership information, postal history timeline, exhibit guide, school activities overview, and shop. Bath, England.

• Beccles and District Museum

  http://www.becclesmuseum.org.uk/
  Housed in the old Sir John Leman School in Ballygate. Includes virtual tour, photos, staff, history of the building, clockmakers and hours.

• Bede's World

  http://www.bedesworld.co.uk/
  The Museum of Early Medieval Northumbria at Jarrow. Looks at the life and times of the Venerable Bede (AD 673-735,) one of the greatest scholars of the Early Middle Ages.

• Biddulph Museum

  http://www.biddulphmuseum.com/
  Museum presenting the history of the town of Biddulph, Staffordshire.

• Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

  http://www.bdcmuseum.org.uk/
  A resource for the historical study of cinema and popular culture at the University of Exeter. Presenting 60,000 items available for academic research.

• Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

  http://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/
  The location and opening hours for its six museums and historic sites with details of their collections and exhibitions.

• British Lawnmower Museum

  http://www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk/
  Houses over 200 vintage lawnmowers. Includes photos from exhibits, a staff directory, services provided, special exhibits, and a gift shop. Located in Lancashire, UK.

• Cadbury World

  http://www.cadburyworld.co.uk/
  Dedicated to the history of chocolate and the Cadbury family of Birmingham.

• Chertsey Museum

  http://chertseymuseum.org/
  Museum for the borough of Runnymede documenting and illustrating life there from prehistory to the present.

• China Clay Country Park

  http://www.wheal-martyn.com/
  Facilities include an interactive visitor centre, nature trails complete with children’s woodland play area and adventure course, and a unique view of a modern China Clay pit at work with monitor jets and giant machinery.

• Congleton Museum

  http://www.congletonmuseum.co.uk/
  Local history.

• Cranbrook Museum

  http://www.cranbrookmuseum.org/
  Local history facility housed in former 15th century rectory farmhouse.

• Cromer Museum

  http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/?Document=200.60
  Collection of local history and landscape.

• Curtis Museum

  http://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/curtis-museum
  Displays include prehistoric tools, Roman pottery reconstruction, Saxon burials, and the Gallery of Childhood packed with toys, children's books and dolls dating back to the 18th century.

• DEWA Roman Experience

  http://www.dewaromanexperience.co.uk/
  Explore Roman, Saxon and Medieval remains buried beneath Chester and participate in hands-on activities. Includes virtual tour, opening times, prices, educational programs and directions.

• Eden Valley Museum

  http://www.evmt.org.uk/
  Centre of learning and research into the history of the area and its people, with meeting rooms to hire. Pictures from the museum.

• Elmbridge Museum

  http://elmbridgemuseum.org.uk/
  Local community history for the Elmbridge Borough area covering the history of the seventeen towns and villages that make up the area.

• Ely Museum

  http://www.elymuseum.org.uk/
  Local history center about the Isle of Ely and the Fens. Lists events, hours, admission fees, educational resources for teachers, and details of facilities.

• Galleries Of Justice Museum

  http://www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk/
  Two and one-half centuries of crime and punishment, justice and jurisprudence at this museum in Nottingham.

• Grantown Museum

  http://www.grantownmuseum.co.uk/
  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 membership form. Located in Morayshire, UK.

• Green's Windmill and Science Centre

  http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/greenswindmill
  Early 18th century mill in Nottinghamshire. Information on other museums and heritage sites in city of Nottingham.

• Haxted Watermill Museum and Restaurant

  http://www.hammerwood.mistral.co.uk/haxtmill.htm
  A working watermill and museum of mill machinery with emphasis on the history, development and uses of water power. Lists wind and watermills across Sussex and Surrey.

• Herefordshire Council - Museums and Galleries

  https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/museums-and-galleries-general-information
  A complete listing.

• Hertford Museum

  http://www.hertfordmuseum.org/
  Local history.

• Ilford Hospital Chapel

  http://www.ilfordhospitalchapel.com/
  The Friends of The Hospital Chapel Ilford Essex are dedicated to preserving this historic 12th century hospice for future generations.

• International Slavery Museum

  http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/
  Explores both the historical and contemporary aspects of slavery, addressing the many legacies of the slave trade and telling stories of bravery and rebellion amongst the enslaved people.

• Ironbridge Gorge Museums

  http://www.ironbridge.org.uk/
  The Shropshire site of the birth of the Industrial Revolution has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Visitor information and a virtual tour.

• Kent Life

  http://www.kentlife.org.uk/
  Open air heritage farm in Sandling, Kent, housing a collection of historic buildings with both static and interactive exhibitions. Includes visitor information, events and photographic gallery.

• Leicester City Museums

  http://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/
  Guide to heritage sites including New Walk Museum, Jewry Wall, Newarke Houses, The Guildhall, Abbey Pumping Station, Belgrave Hall and Gardens, Wygston's House, The Great Hall of Leicester Castle, and The Magazine.

• Lion Salt Works

  http://lionsaltworks.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/
  Restored 19th century salt works captures Cheshire's industrial heritage.

• Lyme Regis Museum

  http://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/
  A rich local history is represented here including famous writers, events and fossil displays.

• Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery

  http://www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk/
  Local history.

• Meadow Colliery

  http://shropshiremining.org.uk/
  Historically preserved area in the former coal mining town of Madely.

• Mill Green Museum

  http://www.welhat.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=721
  Eighteenth century water mill restored to working condition, with museum which exhibits items of local history. Located in Hatfield, Herts.

• Motherwell Heritage Centre

  http://motherwellheritage.freeservers.com/
  Many pictures from the centre, which offers a multi-media exhibition providing an interactive journey through the history of Motherwell and the surrounding area.

• Mountfitchet Castle and Norman Village of 1066

  http://www.mountfitchetcastle.com/
  A Norman motte and bailey castle and village that has been faithfully reconstructed on its original site in Essex. History, virtual tour, news and visitor information.

• Museums in Surrey

  http://www.surreymuseums.org.uk/
  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 Training Audit, plus links and reference materials.

• Papplewick Pumping Station

  http://www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk/
  Victorian waterworks located in the Midlands. Provides visitor information.

• Ragged School Museum

  http://www.raggedschoolmuseum.org.uk/
  Features Victorian education, history and culture of the East End, including a re-created Victorian classroom. Provides history, details of the collections and exhibitions, educational programmes and activities for children.

• Rayleigh Town Museum

  http://www.rayleightownmuseum.co.uk/
  Displays locally relevant items of interest. Provides information about the exhibits, vintage photographs of the town and visitor information.

• Reigate Priory Museum

  http://reigatepriorymuseum.org.uk/
  Changing exhibitions for both adults and children. A map showing the location.

• Rhodes Arts Complex and Bishop's Stortford Museum

  http://www.rhodesbishopsstortford.org.uk/
  Scheduled to reopen in 2005 and will focus on the town's local history and links with the story of Cecil Rhodes, Empire and Africa. Located in Hertfordshire.

• Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum

  http://www.salisburymuseum.org.uk/
  Showcasing the medieval Cathederal town of Salisbury and ancient wonders of Stone Henge.

• Scottish Fisheries Museum

  http://www.scotfishmuseum.org/
  Fishing from the earliest times and comprises many galleries of paintings and artifacts, including full sized boats.

• Seaton Museum

  http://www.seatonmuseum.co.uk/
  Local museum concentrating on the lower Axe Valley and including the adjacent villages of Beer, Axmouth, Branscombe, Colyton and Colyford. Details of opening times, location and exhibits.

• Shardlow Heritage Centre

  http://homepages.which.net/~shardlow.heritage/
  Containing displays on the local history of this important canal transhipment port.

• Sherborne Museum

  http://www.sherbornemuseum.co.uk/
  Profile and history with information on the collection, news, events, and a tour of the museum based in Sherborne, Dorset.

• Shropshire Museum Service

  http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/museums
  Service offers advice to developing attractions and local initiatives in the museum community. Operate from three sites: Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Ludlow Museum and Much Wenlock Museum.

• St Albans Museums

  http://stalbansmuseums.org.uk/
  Collections and services including the Roman Verulamium Museum, 3rd largest city in Roman Britain and Museum of St Albans with new exhibitions every few months.

• St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery

  http://www.stbarbe-museum.org.uk/
  Colourful and interactive displays on the history and culture of Lymington and the New Forest area.

• Steyning Museum

  http://www.steyningmuseum.org.uk/
  Celebrating the history of the local area, Bramber and Beeding and surrounding parishes in Sussex. Includes news, descriptions and photos of the exhibits, hours, a small library and gift shop details. Located in Steyning, West Sussex.

• Strangers' Hall

  http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/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, dolls and toys, and children's books.

• Swaffham Museum

  http://www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk/
  Focuses on the social history of the town and surrounding villages. Includes details of exhibits, Friends of the Museum information, genealogy and research records, a photo gallery, hours and admissions. Located in Norfolk.

• The Anson Engine Museum

  http://www.enginemuseum.org/
  A collection of engines in running order ranging from very early Crossley gas engines through modern diesels covering the entire life of the internal combustion engine located on the site of the old Anson Colliery at Poynton, near Stockport, Cheshire.

• The Cumberland Pencil Museum

  http://www.pencilmuseum.co.uk/
  Journey through the history of pencils and pencil making.

• The Falstaffs Experience

  http://falstaffexperience.co.uk/
  Displays of the local history, including haunting and superstition.

• The Fordingbridge Museum

  http://fordingbridgemuseum.co.uk/
  Collection comprises over 9,000 artifacts that include cobblers and blacksmiths' tools, obsolete machinery, photographs and documents. Includes a photo gallery, opening times and a map.

• The Friends of the Falconer Museum

  http://www.falconermuseum.co.uk/
  A museum of local heritage in the town of Forres in the North of Scotland.

• The Heritage Centre - Bellingham

  http://www.bellingham-heritage.org.uk/
  Preserves and displays the heritage of the Upper North Tyne and Redewater area of Northumberland, England that includes relics and photographs of all aspects of local history and tradition.

• The Novium Museum

  http://www.thenovium.org/
  Chichester's purpose-built museum displaying the remains of the Roman baths and archaeological items. Provides details about their collections, an events calendar and visiting information.

• The Scales Museum

  http://scalesmuseum.com/
  A private museum with a collection of English scales, weights and measures plus rural and farming tools used through the ages. Located near Gloucester.

• The Southwold Museum

  http://www.southwoldmuseum.org/
  A museum dedicated to the local and natural history of Southwold. The collection includes archaeological finds, paintings, photographs, models and wildlife.

• The Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

  http://www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk/
  Houses one of the largest social history collections in Southwest England, including agriculture, industry and transport.

• The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

  http://www.tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/
  Tells the tale of six labourers' arrest, trial and deportation for unionising, leading to the foundation of modern trade unionism.

• The True Crime Museum

  http://www.truecrimemuseum.co.uk/
  Exhibits crime memorabilia in underground caves in Hastings, East Sussex. Provides upcoming events, FAQs, admission details and information about what they display.

• The Wandle Industrial Museum

  http://www.wandle.org/
  Preserving the history of the Wandle river. Background information on the museum, visitors' information, archive and news are provided.

• Thornbury and District Museum

  http://www.thornburymuseum.org.uk/
  Exhibits objects and archives connected with the local area. Includes events, details of the Friends of the Museum group, hours, and directions.

• Tom Brown's School Museum

  http://museum.uffington.net/
  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 archives of the surrounding villages.

• Twyford Waterworks Trust

  http://www.twyfordwaterworks.co.uk/
  An Edwardian pumping station in Hampshire.

• Vale and Downland Museum

  http://wantage.com/business-directory/2527/vale-and-downland-museum/
  Includes galleries, friends, local history, newspaper, book shop, coffee shop, opening hours and contact information.

• Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum

  http://www.wzlet.org/
  Museum of stationary steam engines and land drainage history of the Somerset Levels, at the county's oldest surviving pumping station. Includes details of location, opening times, exhibited engines and how to support their work.

• Whimple History Society

  http://www.whimple.org/
  A Heritage Center run by volunteers committed to researching and recording information about the village, its people, customs, traditions, skills and trades.

• Willis Museum

  http://hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/willis-museum
  The last 200 years in Basingstoke.

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