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The Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Ltd was established in March 1983, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Jaguar products and it's associated companies which include Swallow Sidecar, SS cars, Daimler, Lanchester, and Jaguar. In addition to maintaining an outstanding collection of more than…
Distance: 9.5 miles away

Our exhibits range from the magnificent Avro Vulcan bomber through more than 30 other historic aircraft, both civil like the Argosy above and military, aero engines and other artefacts, to a wide range of memorabilia. We're particularly proud of our collection of material relating to Sir Frank Whittle,…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

Since planting began in 1997, the National Memorial Arboretum has been a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. Our staff and volunteers look forward to welcoming you.Its not a cemetery. Its a place of life, represented by…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

The largest collection of British Road Transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles.Techzone:This zone has been designed for visitors who want to find out more technical details about the Museum's collection. Here you can post queries in our Forum…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

Discover Lichfied, through graphics, exhibits, displays and audio visual presenttations in the Lichfield Heritage Centre, covering 2000 years of history. The fascinating story of Lichfields history from Celtic times ‐ the building of the Cathedral ‐ its Battles and Famous men ‐ right up to the present…
Distance: 14.3 miles away

Samuel Johnson, one of the most famous figures of the 18th century, was born in the city on the 18th September 1709. His house in Breadmarket Street facing the market square, is now a museum to his life, work and personality. The house has been a museum since…
Distance: 14.3 miles away

The Staffordshire Regiment Museum tells the story of this famous county Regiment and all of its antecedents.FOLLOW the story of the Regiment from its raising in Lichfield in 1705 and its early service in the Caribbean through practically every war and campaign fought by Britain up to the…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

The collection tells the story of the Regiment and its forebears from its formation in Lichfield in 1705. It includes uniforms, equipment, weapons, and medals. Outside there are armoured vehicles, two Anderson Shelters and 100 yards of 1st WW trench with sound effects & No‐Mans‐Land.Open: Tue ‐…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

Erasmus Darwin was one of the greatest polymaths of the 18th Century. Among Darwin's many talents was his extraordinary scientific insight in physics, chemistry, geology, meteorology and all aspects of biology.Erasmus Darwin House is a recently restored Georgian Grade I listed building located in the heart of…
Distance: 14.5 miles away

The Social History collections include a wealth of objects, photographs and other materials relating to the lives of Coventry people in the past and in the present. The range of topics includes domestic life, schooldays, fashion, toys and dolls, entertainment, numismatics and World War 2. The…
Distance: 11.4 miles away

The Priory is a new visitor attraction built over the remains of Coventry's first Cathedral. Excavation work gave archaeologists the opportunity to uncover details of much of the original Cathedral and tell the story of this amazing part of Coventry's history in the new Visitor Centre which…
Distance: 11.2 miles away