Charnwood Museum
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"Nostalgic book collectors will love the Ladybird Books exhibit."
Overview
Charnwood Museum is situated in the former Victorian swimming baths in Queen’s Park, Loughborough. Family friendly, it features a wide range of exhibits reflecting the rich history and heritage of Charnwood; permanent displays look at Ladybird Books which were based in the town, Charnwood Forest and the natural heritage of the area as well as local industries. Admission is free with changing exhibition programme, with events to suit all ages.
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Location
Charnwood Museum, Queen's Park, Granby Street, LOUGHBOROUGH, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU
About the area
Leicestershire is divided between the large country estates of its eastern side and the industrial towns of the East Midlands to its west. Coal mining was an important part of the county’s industrial development in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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