Best History Museum in Blackrod

"This museum focuses chiefly on the human cost of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Feb 6–June 13 it will exhibit the work of and personal memorabilia of war photographer Don McCullin. Other exhibitions include images by Sean Sutton, an exploration of the life of Odette Hallowes, the heroine of World War Two, and a photographic display marking the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall."

"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is also worth visiting, especially if you have an interest in the history of warfare. Opened in 2002, this branch of the Imperial War Museum is a popular attraction for its collections of fighting vehicles and aircrafts. Highlights of a visit include audiovisual presentations and exhibits dealing with the history of warfare and its role in shaping civilization."

"The award winning museum explores how our lives have been shaped by war, from a soldier’s last letter home, to the fall of New York City's World Trade Center. Address: The Quays, Wharf Road, M17 1TZ. Telephone: 0161 836 4000"

"Learn more about the history of democracy and how every person won the right to vote in one of the city’s most interesting museums. Keep your eyes peeled for revolving exhibitions that seek to inform in exciting ways, such as Never Going Underground, which demonstrates the history of LGBT+ rights."

"People’s History Museum is a pretty good rainy day activity in Manchester. I will admit that it’s not my favourite museum in Manchester but it’s still decent. However, if you have an interest in British history and politics, I imagine you would enjoy this museum a fair amount."

"As well as a fantastic museum, the Merseyside Maritime Museum is a treasure house of architectural and mechanical invention. It charts the industrial history of Liverpool docks, its shipbuilding heritage and its trade around the world."

"As well as the Beatles Story, you’ll also find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Liverpool, and the International Slavery Museum. Finally, football fans might want to take a stadium tour of Anfield – the home of Liverpool FC."

"Blockbuster exhibition surveying the creative and scientific developments within artificial intelligence through extraordinary artworks and interactive and immersive playful experiences. Taking visitors on an extremely unique and unexpected journey, this exhibition will explore the complex relationship between humans and technology in the past, present and what we can expect in the future. Members will be able to book tickets today and tickets will go on sale to the public from 10am on Wednesday."

"The World Museum is one of the better-known museums in Liverpool and is home to a large range of collections including archaeology, ethnology and the sciences. The museum also includes a Natural history Centre and a planetarium. Discover the history of the world with the museums brand new Ancient Egypt exhibit, or explore the array of beautiful tropical fish."

"Liverpool's World Museum has extensive collections of archaeology, ethnology and the natural and physical sciences. The museum opened in 1851, although was originally known as Derby Museum after the Earl of Derby's natural history collection."

"The contrast of the modern exterior compared with other museums is striking, constructed in 1993 it celebrates the exciting history and story of Liverpool including its famous music and sporting heroes. All aboard the railway and enjoy the 6000 objects that the museum houses. For our youngest, we always pay a visit to the play zone, The Little Liverpool Gallery, where the kids can splash in the water play area, relax in a sensory pod or play with the hands-on exhibits."

"The Museum of Liverpool is the newest museum in the city’s catalogue and celebrates the extensive culture and history of Liverpool and its people. The museum is a must-see for anyone keen to swat up on local heritage, as sporting and creative achievements are recognised."

"This wonderful museum showcases Liverpool’s amazing contribution to music, sports, and history in general. There is always something for you and your loved one to enjoy here. The museum of Liverpool will not charge you to enter."

"A post shared by Western Approaches HQ (@westernapproacheshq) on Jul 12, 2019 at 9:47am PDT. Hidden beneath the streets of Liverpool city centre is one of the most important buildings of the Second World War. Known locally as the ‘Fortress’, this little-known, top-secret bunker was the command centre for Navy & Air Force operations in the Atlantic."

"As well as the Beatles Story, you’ll also find the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Liverpool, and the International Slavery Museum. Finally, football fans might want to take a stadium tour of Anfield – the home of Liverpool FC."

"Reopening from 2 July, daily, 10.00–16.00 (until 22.00 on Thursdays). Manchester Jewish Museum is thrilled to be reopening its doors following a major capital development redesign and extension. Two years in the making, the brand new museum now features a gallery, café, shop and learning studio and kitchen, as well as the stunning restoration of its 1874 Spanish and Portuguese synagogue."

"Daily tours guide you through the lives of Jewish Mancunians in 1912. Guest exhibitions focus not only on the Jewish community but also the wealth of ethnic diversity in industrial Manchester. The only Jewish Museum outside of London, it allows you to explore the life, culture and contributions of the Jewish community to the city."

"The Manchester Jewish Museum is the only Jewish museum you will find out of London. The Victorian building is Grade II listed and was built in 1874. It is, therefore, the oldest synagogue in Manchester."

"Churrasco Steakhouse – the meaty Mecca, just around the corner from Lark Lane on Aigburth Road, did indeed used to be an old public toilets. It was more commonly known as the ‘Wench Bench’ and with a title like that to shake, it’s taken a little while to convince people that the days of necking 6 lites of White Lightening under the Aigburth sky is now a thing of the past. What isn’t a thing of the past is brilliant food, a wonderful set of cabins outside that are dog friendly and fantastic drinks."

"This steakhouse is a hidden gem in the city, a stunning 60 seat Steak House on Aigburth Road just by Lark Lane (which also has a fabulous selection of bars for afters). Recently they added a delicious new brunch section to their menu, and believe us when we say, you’re not going to want to miss out on this!. https://www.instagram.com/p/B7f–2Qn_NA/"

"Choose from fresh-baked scones, clotted cream, strawberry jam, savouries, immaculate sandwiches and pastries. All served with exquisite teas or coffees."

"The Pen Factory specialises in the kind of Middle East-meets-Spanish creations you’ll find at Volta or The Refuge in Manchester, where small plates are par for the course. From broad bean and kikone bar snacks to Southport potted shrimps, ‘Spanish’ chip butties, spiced harissa slices and duck ragout with orzo, everything is reasonably priced, perfectly presented and made for sharing."

"Opened at the start of December, this relaxed basement bar and (if you feel peckish) canteen, has been packed out ever since. The reputation of its owners, Paddy Byrne and chef Tom Gill, who used to run the Everyman Bistro, clearly precedes them. On this fly-past, its five real ales included beers from Liverpool Organic Brewery, the fantastic Mallinsons and Salopian."

"Sister site to Revolution on the Albert Dock, the St Peters Square venue boasts a 4.5 rating on TripAdvisor. The restaurant has received more than 300 ‘excellent’ reviews, including one which read: “Food and service was amazing, one of my favourite bottomless brunches!. Rodney looked after us and made our day super fun, definitely recommend."

"Offering three types of buffets - a bronze, silver and platinum, guests can choose from steak to chicken skewers. The Albert Dock cocktail bar is open from 10am to 9am to satisfy your cravings. Revolution has a rating of 4 out of 5 on Tripadvisor, with most describing the buffet as "good value for money"."