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Located on the site of a famous former First and Second World War airfield, IWM Duxford provides the public with access to over two hundred world famous iconic aircraft. Award-winning interactive exhibitions. IWM Duxford also host a collection ...

01223 835000

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THE BATE COLLECTION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Faculty of Music, St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DB

A rich and fascinating display of some eighteen hundred historical woodwind, brass and percussion instruments; over a dozen early keyboards including 'Handel's harpsichord'; and a unique bow maker's workshop and bows. Workshops and concerts throug...

01865 276139

bate.collection@music.ox.ac.uk

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GLOUCESTER FOLK MUSEUM

99-103 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2PG

A fascinating look at the social history, crafts, trades and industries of the City and County of Gloucester from 16th century maces to 'groovy gadgets' of the 20th century! There's a regular programme of exhibitions and wide range of schools work...

01452 396868

museums@gloucester.gov.uk

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306TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP MUSEUM

Bedford Autodrome, Thurleigh Airfield Business Park, MK44 2YP

A visit to the museum will transport you back in time with many fascinating themed displays. The large collection of 306th memorabilia includes the famous Norden Bomb Site, and the first Medal of Honour awarded to an enlisted man. There are displa...

01234 708715

306museum@nscmh.fsnet.co.uk

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GLOUCESTER CITY MUSEUM

Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 1HP

Open to the public after recent refurbishments, Gloucester City Museum offers a choice of exhibitions with interactive experiences exploring the unique history Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds region. Part of the development is the all new Caf...

+44 (0)1452 396131

museums@gloucester.gov.uk

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SKIDBY WINDMILL

Off A164, Skidby, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5TF

The last working windmill in Yorkshire, through displays, recounts the horticultural and rural history of the East Riding area. The mill is set in over an acre of land, commanding magnificent views over the Wolds.

01482 848405

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NATIONAL HORSERACING MUSEUM

99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JH

Racing history from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who com...

01638 667333

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CLEVELAND IRONSTONE MINING EXPERIENCE

Deepdale, Skinningrove, Cleveland, TS13 4AP

This nationally important museum offers visitors an exciting and authentic underground experience with a guided tour that lasts approximately 80 minutes. Descend into the unknown underground world of an original mine tunnel. Hear how ironstone ...

01287 642877

visits@ironstonemuseum.co.uk

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WITHERNSEA LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM

Hull Road, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19 2DY

Withernsea Lighthouse is an "all weather" destination towering 39 meters above the town. It features many exhibits, RNLI, Coastguards, historic photographs recording the history of shipwrecks and also Victorian and Edwardian memorabilia.

01964 614834

info@withernsealighthouse.co.uk

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GOOLE MUSEUM

Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, DN14 5AA

The history of the town and Port of Goole, through displays and exhibitions. The museum has a permanent display of exhibits showing life in Goole in the post-war period. There is an extensive collection of costume and textiles.

01405 768963

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Museums in England