St Winefrides Well Museum

The museum is housed in Well House which is part of a pilgrimage site that attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during the season April to October and at other times on request. Well House also holds a library and archive

Linen Hall Library

The Linen Hall Library is a truly unique institution. Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast and the last subscribing library in Ireland.

It has a radical and ‘enlightenment’ foundation, and ever since has prized its independence and has maintained the principle that its resources are owned by the community for the community.

It is renowned for its unparalleled Irish and Local Studies Collection, ranging from comprehensive holdings of Early Belfast and Ulster printed books to the 250,000 items in the Northern Ireland Political Collection, the definitive archive of the recent troubles.

The Library also boasts the Northern Ireland Theatre and Performing Arts Archive, a unique collection reflecting our rich cultural heritage. The Linen Hall has an illustrious profile as a centre of cultural and creative life and offers a varied programme of events ranging from monthly exhibitions to readings and lectures.

We provide:

• A full range of facilities at a city centre location
• Unique Irish and Local Studies Collections
• Extensive general lending collection, from bestsellers to classics
• Free public reference use
• Borrowing rights for members
• Fast request service from helpful and expert staff
• Access to daily newspapers, international magazines and journals
• Extensive range of fine prints, publications and gifts for sale
• Wide-ranging cultural programmes
• Internet access
• Coffee Shop
• Saturday opening

Winterbourne House and Gardens

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre

Bovey Tracey Heritage Centre maintains an extensive collection of archive material, photographs and artefacts which tell the story of life in Bovey Tracey from medieval origins of the town through to the present day.  With changing exhibitions and displays about the town’s contributions to world wars, the pottery industry, the granite tramway, local mining, agriculture and railways, there is something to interest everyone.  The remains of an internationally significant pottery kiln and a restored GWR brake van can also be found on site.

Children are especially welcome and will find their own activity area to help them enjoy the museum.

Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre

A small village with a BIG history. The purpose of the Grampound with Creed Heritage Project and Centre is to tell the story of the countless individuals who have made their mark on this place since ancient times and to ensure that this knowledge is recorded and passed on to future generations.

A Heritage Centre comprising a short film about the locality, a collection of digital photographs, audio recordings, storyboards and in-depth research material is housed in the historic Town Hall to which visitors are welcome. The Heritage Project was initiated by the Grampound with Creed Parish Council, which continues to support the group of local enthusiasts who now carry the initiative forward.

Whitchurch Silk Mill

In 1990, the Mill became a charity called the Whitchurch Silk Mill Trust, which has a trading arm, meaning it can continue to produce high quality silks, while also providing a fascinating venue for visitors from far and wide.

THE AIMS OF THE WHITCHURCH SILK MILL TRUST ARE:

• to retain the skills of weaving on the machinery;
• to care for the building and its contents;
• to inspire the public about textiles.

Museum of the Royal Regiment of Scotland

The Museum was officially opened on 29 May 2014 and is currently co-located with The Royal Scots Museum in historic Edinburgh Castle. This means that the story of the oldest regiment in the British Army, The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), sits alongside the story of the youngest Scottish regiment, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, under one roof. The Museum exists to preserve, and make accessible, the story of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Our display tells the story of The Royal Regiment of Scotland since its formation in 2006 and focuses on two main themes; an operational theme which uses the strapline ‘Courage under Fire’ to inform the public about the Regiment’s operational service in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan and in support of the United Nations in Cyprus and a second theme that concentrates on ‘A Soldier’s Life’. The latter looks at training, sports, ceremonial duties and the other activities that offer a soldier opportunities to build team and leadership skills and develop fitness. The display is designed to showcase modern Scottish infantry soldiers who are the proud successors to Scotland’s world famous infantry regiments.

Cowbridge & District Museum

The Museum was formed in the early 1980’s by a group of very enthusiastic people who felt there should be some record made of ‘Cowbridge past’ and having it based in Cowbridge.

The Museum is housed in the cells of the Cowbridge Town Hall, right in the centre of the town. The Town Hall itself is a modern building having been built in 1829. It was built over a much older building which had over the years been called a prison, bridewell, house of correction and even for a short period the County Gaol. It was first licensed as a prison in 1576, but there is some evidence that it was being used as a prison as early as 1525.

All the museum exhibits are housed in six cells set in two corridors in the centre of the ground floor of the Town Hall.

Swannington Heritage Trust Museum

Swannington Heritage Trust exists to preserve and enhance our legacy of the past for the benefit and enjoyment of people in the present. We maintain former mining and railway sites a mill and 10 acres of woodland. We make our sites and historical information available to everyone and we are keen to work with village people and organisations for the benefit of all. In February 2012 we completely revamped this website, hopefully we have kept the best of the old while adding new facilities. Apart from more information on how to contact, join and volunteer with the Trust, there are walks to enjoy and information on village

Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre

73 years ago on the night of 26/27 April 1944, 106 Sqn suffered one of their greatest losses of WWII in a single night.

Five aircraft from 106 Squadron were lost. They had taken off from RAF Metheringham as part of a larger task force consisting of an additional 201 Avro Lancasters and 11 Mosquitoes from 5 Group and an additional 9 Lancasters of 1 Group. Their mission: to bomb a ball bearing plant.

The aircraft lost were: JB601, ME669, JB562, ND850, ND853. Out of 36 crew members (one a/c was carrying a second pilot) 22 were killed, 10 were taken POWs and 4 Evaded.