Local History

Hone in on the history of local areas and specific towns in the UK by visiting one of these museums.

Selected sites from UK Directory

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  1. Chester City Council - Grosvenor Museum

    Get information on the latest exhibitions at this museum set in the heart of the famous Roman city of Chester.
    www.chestercc.gov.uk

    Get information on the latest exhibitions at this museum set in the heart of the famous Roman city of Chester.
  2. Curtis Museum

    Local history museum in Alton, Hampshire features exhibits on local history, celebrities and children's toys. Info on the museums collections.
    www.hants.gov.uk

    Local history museum in Alton, Hampshire features exhibits on local history, celebrities and children's toys. Info on the museums collections.
  3. Dungarvan Museum Society

    Over 150 pages on Irish and Waterford History. Many photos, original watercolours, and interactive maps.
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    Over 150 pages on Irish and Waterford History. Many photos, original watercolours, and interactive maps.
  4. Ironbridge Gorge Museum - Shropshire

    Brings the industrial revolution and ironworking to life with working displays, old furnaces and kilns, recreated shops and local history. World Heritage Site.
    www.ironbridge.org.uk

    Brings the industrial revolution and ironworking to life with working displays, old furnaces and kilns, recreated shops and local history. World Heritage Site.
  5. Museum of London

    Explore the 14 galleries of a museum that aims to tell the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day.
    www.museum-london.org.uk

    Explore the 14 galleries of a museum that aims to tell the story of London from prehistoric times to the present day.
  6. St. Barbe Museum

    This museum houses local history artefacts, as well as an art gallery for Lymington and surrounding areas.
    www.st-barbe-museum.demon.co.uk

    This museum houses local history artefacts, as well as an art gallery for Lymington and surrounding areas.
  7. Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum, The

    Possesses one of the finest Scottish history collections. Document notes the history of the Stirling district, exhibitions, events and contacts.
    www.smithartgallery.demon.co.uk

    Possesses one of the finest Scottish history collections. Document notes the history of the Stirling district, exhibitions, events and contacts.
  8. Trowbridge Museum

    Presents the local history of Trowbridge and its wool industry. Sites features information on its exhibits and opening hours.
    www.wiltshire-web.co.uk

    Presents the local history of Trowbridge and its wool industry. Sites features information on its exhibits and opening hours.