Dover Castle

The most iconic of all English fortresses commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. Climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and immerse yourself in vivid medieval interiors. Then delve deep within Dover’s White Cliffs to witness the drama in the Secret Wartime Tunnels.  Roam through centuries of history at Dover Castle, from the Romans to the Cold War, in an action-packed day out.

1066 Battle of Hastings, Battle Abbey and Battlefield

On this spot in the year 1066, the armies of King Harold and William the Conqueror clashed at the Battle of Hastings. Now you can stand on the very site where this decisive struggle was fought and England’s future decided. Explore abbey ruins and meet the Normans and Saxons on our sculpture trail. See the new gatehouse exhibition revealing the abbey’s role in the country’s future, then head to the roof for stunning views of the battlefield. Allow the stories of battle to unfold and discover its atmosphere for yourself.

Peopleʼs History Museum

The origins of the museum lie in the 1960s when a group of pioneer activists began to collect labour history material at a time when the museum world was largely uninterested.  They believed strongly in the importance of collecting and preserving items belonging to working people.  They opened the National Museum of Labour History in London in 1975.

In the 1980s, with the museum’s future threatened by a lack of funding, the collection was rescued by Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester authorities, with the help of the TUC.  Local champions who believed in the importance of the collection fought for the museum to come to Manchester and the museum reopened on Princess Street in 1990 in the building where the first meeting of the TUC took place over one hundred years earlier.

Interest in the museum continued to grow and the collection continued to expand.  The museum needed larger premises and a second site was opened at the Pump House in 1994 with public galleries, exhibition spaces, learning programmes and events for an interested and engaged audience.

There was still more to do and the museum had an ambitious plan to expand even further, to bring all museum activities, operations and staff onto one site and to create a landmark building to fully reflect the unique and special story it told of the development of democracy in Britain.

The museum successfully secured an investment of £12.5 million from local, regional and national partners to achieve this vision.  In 2010 the museum re-launched itself again with a restored Pump House and a new modern four storey extension, attached to the original building by a glass walkway and clad in a striking, rusty exterior of Corten steel.

Since 2010 the museum has attracted national and international press coverage, is embedded as a key cultural attraction in Greater Manchester, has achieved annual visitor numbers of over 100,000 and welcomes an audience of both local residents and national and international visitors.

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The People’s History Museum is a charity and is a company limited by guarantee with a maximum of 20 trustees.  It is independent and has no political affiliation.

Row 111 Great Yarmouth

The delightful Row Houses at Row 111 and the Old Merchant’s House are rare remnants of Great Yarmouth’s original distinctive ‘Rows’ which were a network of narrow alleyways linking Yarmouth’s three main thoroughfares. Many ‘Row Houses’ were damaged by World War II bombing or demolished during post-war clearances, but two surviving properties show what these characteristic dwellings looked like at various stages in their history.

Both houses also display a wonderful collection of fixtures and fittings – including painted panels, elaborate wall-ties and door-knockers – rescued from other now-demolished row dwellings, a treasure trove for lovers of period decoration.

Nearby stands Greyfriars’ Cloisters, the remains of a 13th-century friary of Franciscan ‘grey friars’, later converted into a number of Row dwellings. You can still see traces of their interior features, revealed by the wartime bombing, on the walls of the cloister and church.

Saxtead Mill

Due to conservation works, Saxtead Green Post Mill will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Saxtead Green Post Mill is a corn mill, whose whole body revolves on its base and is one of many built in Suffolk from the late 13th century.

Though milling ceased in 1947, it is still in working order. Climb the stairs to various floors, which are full of fascinating mill machinery. Saxtead Green Post Mill makes an interesting addition to your day out in Suffolk and is easily combined with a visit to Framlingham Castle.

Museum of Bath Architecture

This unique museum explores the rich architectural history of Bath and its transformation from a provincial town into a world famous Georgian city.

No 1 The Royal Crescent

No. 1 Royal Crescent is a museum which has been decorated and furnished just as it might have been during the period 1776-1796. The rooms feature historic furniture, pictures and objects that reveal what life was like for Bath’s fashionable residents – both upstairs and downstairs. The museum is a charity.

Nothe Fort Weymouth

Nothe Fort is now one of Weymouth’s major attractions and a venue for a wide range of public events. You don’t have to be a military enthusiast to enjoy your visit. It’s a great day out for all the family with lots to see and explore, so why not come and spend a day with us? You won’t regret it, but beware the fort is haunted.

Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture

The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture is the only museum in Europe dedicated to a living artist. Andrew had always dreamed of opening a museum to share with the world his unique approach to life and art. He wanted the museum to be a vibrant space to display examples of work he had created over the decades and to stage events that would share his vision and skill for curating performance and spectacle.
This Artistic Adventure started when in 1988 Andrew & Michael Davis purchased a redundant space in Berriew, Mid Wales. In 1991 their dream became a reality when the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture (ALMoS) opened to the public. Designed by Michael, the conversion and building works were funded partially by themselves along with grant aid and donations from patrons.

Within the museum you will find pieces of sculpture, mirrored portraits, water colours, jewellery and photos from the mid-sixties to the present day. On display, you will also find personal items, created by Andrew for the late actor Divine, late painter Luciana Martinez de la Rosa and Joan Simon Menkes – Editor of the Beverley Hills Art Magazine 95201, which have been left to the museum by their estates. In addition, you will find Andrew’s series of Birds of a Feather, which were created in the late 70’s during Andrew’s ‘mad’ period. There are also pieces like the Cosmic Egg, The Living Taj Mahal or Egypt Revisited inspired by his fantastic journeys.

ALMoS is a delightful and absorbing experience that combines entertainment, sentiment, humour and fantasy in a manor that is suitable for all ages. In keeping with Andrew’s dream of creating a space that stimulates the artist in everyone, regular workshops are held during the summer months that encourage both young and old to be inspired by the variety of pieces on show.
ALMoS is a small independent museum and a registered charity, run by a Board of Trustees. Income is received from entrance fees, Friends’ subscriptions and retail sales. In addition, we have received some support for capital and revenue expenditure from The Arts Council Wales and The Council of Museums in Wales (now Cymal).

The Boiler House at Foxton Locks

The BoilerHouse is Foxton Locks exciting new space. Originally, the building was home to the boiler and mechanical workings that powered the Caissons (barge containers) up and down the Inclined Plane, and now after extensive refurbishment, it shows not only how it all worked, but also brings to life what it was like to live and work on the canals and locks of the Victorian waterways.

Containing many fascinating exhibits of the time, the BoilerHouse demonstrates how tough it was to make a living showing how families survived the harsh conditions of 19th century canal life.

The BoilerHouse does much more than simply display these original artefacts, it allows you to interact with them. The centrepiece being an interactive game where the whole family can stoke the boiler to create the right conditions for the Inclined Plane to successfully operate. When you achieve the exact boiler conditions, the loaded barges make their journey up and down the Inclined Plane, all in real time. Progress is visible on large projection screens where the Inclined Plane can be seen operating in a fully recreated virtual reality world. Hearing the sounds of the boiler coming up to temperature, with dials to monitor, and the Caissons moving, this becomes a completely immersive experience.

To make the most of your visit make sure you download the free Foxton Discover App – either ahead of your visit or at the BoilerHouse. Upgrade the App to give you views of a virtual reality Inclined Plane boat lift, take part in the Foxton Quest to solve an age old mystery and explore Foxton Locks site on the Discovery Trail.