Best History Museum in Grasscroft

"Inside this stunning building, you will find interesting and thought-proving exhibitions that show how war has shaped the world. Throughout the year there are new exhibitions exploring different stories, events and peoples experiences. The kids will enjoy getting hands-on in the TimeShack where they will find object handling sessions and storytelling sessions, and also getting creative in the Learning Studio where they can make something craft to take home!"

"At media city, you will also discover other sites such as the Imperial War Museum – a huge and beautifully designed aluminium clad building; the Lowry Theatre and Shopping Mall and from the Quayside the view of one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Manchester United."

"Exhibits the 200-year story of British democracy, and the quest for equality for all. The People’s History Museum underwent a swanky redevelopment in 2010 and famously has the largest number of trade union items in the world, with over 400, with some dating back as far as the 19th century. Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER (phm)"

"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."

"Sheffield's prodigious industrial heritage is the subject of this excellent museum, set on a human-made island in the city's oldest industrial district. Exhibits cover all aspects of industry, from steel-making to knife-sharpening. The most impressive display is the thundering 12,000-horsepower River Don steam engine (the size of a house), which gets powered up twice a day, at noon and 2pm. The museum is 800m north of the city centre; take the tram (£1.70) from Sheffield train station to the Shalesmoor stop."

"Pay a visit to the Kelham Island Museum for a taste of the industrial history of Sheffield. The museum is located on a man-made island by the River Don, which runs through the city. In 1829, an iron foundry was built on this island and later converted into a power station."

"Sheffield Fire and Police Museum, renamed as the National Emergency Services Museum since January 2014, is a museum in Sheffield showcases a collection of, you guessed it, props of emergency services. Said to be one of Sheffield’s hidden marvels, the museum boasts a vast collection of the place’s rich history of fire and police services. The vast building gives accurate historic des...Read more"

"This is another opening that will be the talk of the town when it reopens, as the Manchester Jewish Museum unveils its £6m transformation to the public for the first time. You'll have to be patient though - the Chetham Hill venue won't open until July 2, when it kicks things off with a MIF co-commissioned installation. General admission tickets will be available soon at manchesterjewishmuseum.com."

"You'll find Manchester Jewish Museum in a former Spanish and Portuguese synagogue. The museum tells the stories, history and heritage of Jewish people of the area, via a collection of items. Located in the city centre, Manchester Jewish Museum is a…"

"If you fancy some retail therapy whilst visiting North Yorkshire many of the larger towns and cities such as Skipton, Ilkley, Harrogate, and York have a vast array of high street stores to temp you with the very latest in designer fashion, jewellery and much more."

"The Clayton Hall Living History Museum dates back to the 15th century and you will therefore not see the global moated medieval buildings. The Museum is in the Grade II category. Volunteers have restored it back to its original look and it is now open to the public twice a month."

"Dress up as a Victorian, visit several rooms, have lunch in the café, or take part in a guided tour. A really fun way to learn about Victorian and Mancunian history. Highly recommended for children, book, music and history lovers."

"10/06/2021: This was my first visit and it wont be my last.This small hidden gem of a restaurant serves authentic Italian food, cooked to perfection and with love.A daily 5 course menu using the freshest ingredients, pasta and Olive Oil from Italy, Claudia is one of the best Italian chefs!. The restaurant is small and intimate and feels like you are in an Italian kitchen eating food like "Mama makes"Too many highlights of the evening but the homemade Tiramisu- heavenly!. I shall certainly be back, Bellissimo"

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"Situated in the new financial district of Manchester, a few minutes stroll away from Deansgate, Zizzi Italian restaurant in Spinningfields offers some of the finest al fresco dining in Manchester, with views overlooking the River Irwell."

"If you want to fill your fridge with a few days’ worth of nourishing, vegan food with a Middle Eastern influence, get a delivery from The Ottömen. Stockport’s own veggie lockdown food saviours are more used to dishing up at sociable food markets like Grub but their transition online has worked really well as we found when we reviewed one of their veggie mezze bundles. The vegan options are plentiful."

"A post shared by alex (@alexcutts) on Feb 29, 2016 at 4:34am PST. This small Brooklyn-inspired diner is the place to head if you’re craving a taste of classic American cuisine. Their crispy fried chicken sandwiches are the star of the menu, and can be customised with an array of delicious toppings, while the waffles, pancakes and shakes are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth."

"This is just one of the dishes that is making Lucky Fox a go to place in the city for food."

"If you are a Uni of student, enjoy a picnic in Weston Park, just next to campus on a sunny day of avoiding lectures. There’s often an ice cream van parked just outside along with the Starbucks across the road, so you’ll never be short of refreshments. The duck pond, bright blue bandstand and flowers make this a great place to enjoy a picnic."

"It is Sheffield's largest museum and is housed in a Grade II* listed building. Opened in 1875, the museum contained Sheffield's archaeology, natural history, decorative art and social history collections. Due to the nature of this venue we don't offer bookings, we operate on a walk-in basis only."