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Museums in England (T-Z)
A highly idiosyncratic list of both public and
commercial places to visit, based on the exacting criteria of whatever
I think might be fun. There are, of course, thousands of museums big
and small throughout the UK. What's your favourite?
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The Arthurian Centre
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A fascinating museum based around one of the traditional sites of King Arthur's last battle. According to tradition, Arthur fought his last, fatal battle with Mordred at a site called Camlann. Is this the batlefield site? Well, perhaps. That possibility is enhanced with the fact that at the centre of the 20 acre site lies King Arthur's Stone, an inscribed 6th century memorial stone on the banks of the River Camel.
Slaughterbridge,
Camelford,
Cornwall,
England,
PL32 9TT
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: On the B3314 at Slaughterbridge. Signposted off the A39. Free parking. Admission fee for entry. Seasonal entry.
Website: The Arthurian Centre
Phone: 01840 213947
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OS SX106855
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Tullie House Museum
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This award-winning museum traces the turbulent history of the city of Carlisle and the border regions through interactive displays and audio-visual aids. From the Roman invasion, the building of Hadrian's Wall, and the years of the Border Rievers, the museum examines the history, archaeology, and social history of the Carlisle area. The art gallery houses exhibitions of fine and decorative arts, including an extensive Pre-Raphaelite collection, and changing exhibits of contemporary artists from all across the country.
Castle Street,
Carlisle,
Cumbria,
England,
CA3 8TP
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: in city centre between the castle and the cathedral
Website: Tullie House Museum
Email: enquiries@tulliehouse.co.uk
Phone: 01228 534 781
Fax: 01228 810 249
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Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
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Part of the University of Reading Classics Department, the museum houses one of the largest collections of Greek and Roman artefacts in Britain, with an emphasis on Greek and Etruscan ceramics and terracottas. As well, there is a collection of Egyptian antiquities dating from Pre-dynastic to the Roman period. Displays are rotated regularly.
Department of Classics, University of Reading,
Whiteknights Reading,
Berkshire,
England,
RG6 6AA
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: on the ground floor of the Humanities and Social Sciences building, off Queen's Drive
Website: Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Phone: 0118 378 6661
Fax: 0118 378 8919
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OS SU718 736
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West Berkshire Museum
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Housed in two historic buildings, the Jacobean Cloth Hall and the Granary, which dates to the early 18th century. There are a fascinating mix of local and worldwide exhibits, divided into 10 galleries. Among the galleries are those devoted to the locally produced Newbury Coat, Hot Air Ballooning, the English Civil War, and the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Wharf Street,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
England,
RG14 5AS
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: Just off the A339.
Email: info@westberks.gov.uk
Phone: 01635 519 231
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OS SU473 672
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Worcester Porcelain Museum
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Worcester Porcelain has been manufacturing fine china here since 1751, making it the oldest English porcelain company still active. The works are located on Severn Street, a site they have occupied for over 160 years. The Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of Worcester Porcelain, is arranged in three galleries, focussed on the Georgian, Victorian and Twentieth Century periods.
Severn Street,
Worcester,
Worcestershire,
England,
WR1 2NE
Attraction Type:
Museum
Website: Worcester Porcelain Museum
Phone: 01905 21247
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OS SO851 543
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World of James Herriot
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Real life vet Alf Wight lived and worked at a modest cottage in the market town of Thirsk. The house is now a fascinating museum dedicated to the life of Wight and his fictional creation, James Herriot. There are displays depicting the life and practice of a country vet, and the history of veterinary medicine. In addition, there are exhibits detailing the popular television series, including the Austin 7 used in the series as James's car.
Thirsk,
Yorkshire,
England
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Museum
OS SE427821
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Yesterdays World, Battle
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Yesterday's World is a fascinating look into the past. Located directly opposite the entrance to historic Battle abbey, the museum boasts one of the largest collections of social history in England. The state of the art exhibition centre brings the past to life through recreations of different eras of history, from a Victorian streert scene to the Swinging 60's, a 1930s tea room, English country garden, and a traditional sweet shop.
Opposite Battle Abbey,
89-90 High Street Battle,
East Sussex,
England,
TN33 0AQ
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: On Battle High Street, a few steps from Battle Abbey entrance
Website: Yesterdays World, Battle
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OS TQ749158
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York Castle Museum
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One of Britain's truly great museums, so don't miss it if you are in York. Housed in Grade 1 listed 18th century prison buildings, York Castle Museum recreates daily life in England through the past 400 years. As well as reconstructions of two different authentic street scenes - the Victorian Kirkgate and the Edwardian Half Moon Court, built in the actual former debtor's prison - the museum contains costume, social history, and military exhibits, as well as giant dolls houses.
Eye of York,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
Y01 9RY
Attraction Type:
Museum
Website: York Castle Museum
Phone: 01904 687 687
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OS SE605514
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Yorkshire Museum
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The Yorkshire Museum is an archaeological treasure trove boasting some of the finest historical artefacts in all of Europe. Permanent exhibits trace the history of Yorkshire from the earliest times. Other displays show the changing pattern of the geography and climate of York over the past 300 million years. There are also regular temporary exhibits ranging from art to dinosaurs and beyond.
Museum Gardens,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO1 7FR
Attraction Type:
Museum
Location: next to Lendal Bridge, with entrances on Museum Street and Marygate
Website: Yorkshire Museum
Phone: 01904 687 687
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OS SE560 0521
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