Best History Museum in Thurlow

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Best History Museum in Thurlow

IWM North
IWM North
4.5 (4392 ratings)4.5 (2643 ratings)
Permanent and temporary exhibitions charting the effects of war, plus family events and activities.
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"One of five Imperial War Museums in the UK, Manchester’s addition to the repertoire is located in Media City. The striking aluminium-clad building houses a timeline of Britain’s conflicts since the First World War, drawing on different elements of war such as the involvement of women and the impact of science and technology on how wars are fought. Alongside the permanent exhibits are plenty of films and photographs showcasing what life was like during these conflicts.Imperial War Museum | © the yes man / Flickr"
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Imperial War Museum North (IWM North), Imperial War Museum North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M17 1TZ - Visit now. IWM North was designed by Daniel Libeskind, whose beautiful waterfront building was based on a globe shattered by war and houses a permanent collection, special exhibitions and events that consider the many ways conflict shapes society."
Mentioned by One-Manchester
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"Manchester also has an important history when it comes to war and conflict over the past hundred years. The Imperial War Museum North (IWMN) is an interactive space built solely for the purpose of telling the most vital, powerful stories of war from across the region. The entire structure was built around an impressive, genuine fighter jet!"
People's History Museum
People's History Museum
4.5 (1921 ratings)4.5 (948 ratings)
Former Edwardian pumping station housing displays on local and national working-class life.
Left Bank, Manchester, M3 3ER, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Housed inside a former Edwardian pumping station, the People’s History Museum is one of the city’s most exciting institutions, dedicated to the history of democracy in the UK. Covering subjects much more radical than your average museum, exhibits chart the past two hundred years of working-class life for the people of Britain. Pay a visit to learn more about the fight for the vote whilst perusing one of the largest public collections of political material in Britain."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"The People's History Museum, located in Spinningfields, is the national museum of democracy. The More in Common: in Memory of Jo Cox exhibition sees the Jo Cox memorial wall on public display for the first time since Jo’s murder in June 2016. The specially commissioned virtual Wall of Hope is a space to add personal tribute messages."
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
4.6 (3415 ratings)4.5 (5688 ratings)
4 floors of maritime history including Titanic displays, evocative films and hands-on exhibits.
Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AQ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Our Worldschooling Family
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"This museum is located in the beautiful Albert Docks, the docks are worth a visit to alone for the view, the lovely shops, and incredible boats to look at. Dive deep into the free museum where you can learn about the city’s important maritime links through model ships, galleries and discover what life is like at sea. There are fun family trails to follow."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Museums are, by their very nature, like a still of the past, but the extraordinary International Slavery Museum resonates very much in the present. It reveals slavery's unimaginable horrors – including..."
World Museum
World Museum
4.6 (9654 ratings)4.5 (3061 ratings)
5 floors of interactive natural history, scientific and world cultural exhibits, plus a planetarium.
William Brown St, Liverpool, L3 8EN, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsNatural History Museums
Mentioned by Liverpool Echo
These world-class exhibitions are coming to Liverpool in 2019
"Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this will celebrate the very best in astrophotography from around the world, showcasing up to 100 images from the 2018 competition shortlist. Including entries from enthusiastic amateurs and professional photographers from 91 countries, images include a mesmerising mosaic of the Great Orion and the Running Man Nebula and a magical scene of an Aurora Borealis exploding over the south coast of Iceland. May 3 to September 1, 2019"
Mentioned by the Guardian
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"Generations of children have gazed wide-eyed at Liverpool's World Museum's dinosaur displays, Egyptian mummies, creepy crawlies, aquarium and planetarium. This museum, which opened in 1853, continues to be a draw for school parties and for parents with children of all ages. Over the years, it has expanded to become one of the country's finest museums, featuring collections and displays of life sciences, earth sciences and human cultures around the world."
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"World Museum Liverpool, William Brown Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 8EN - Visit now. It’s all here at The World Museum with treasures from around the world, the bottom of the ocean and even outer space. A hybrid of old and new: outside, it’s all Corinthian columns and neo-Classical architecture."
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
4.6 (8978 ratings)4.5 (6359 ratings)
Striking modern purposebuilt building opened in 2011, with interactive displays on city's heritage,
Pier Head, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1DG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"The Museum of Liverpool is the city’s newest museum and explores the cultural significance and history of Liverpool and its people. The museum’s collections feature a variety of culturally-important items such as fashion, décor and art, archaeological items and photographs. Liverpool is examined through its importance as a port and a gateway for diverse communities into England, as well as its impact on industry, music and art."
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
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"Having opened in 2011, The Museum of Liverpool is one of the youngest in the city. Devoted to the history of the city it is the world's first national museum to be dedicated to a regional city. From exhibitions on The Beatles to the secret life of Pembroke Place, this museum is perfect is you are looking to learn much more about the city you are staying in."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Know all about Liverpool’s ethnic, cultural, musical and sport history at the Museum of Liverpool. The displays are precise, self explanatory and perfect for learning about the city, especially if you are travelling with children."
Turton Tower
Turton Tower
4.5 (365 ratings)4 (142 ratings)
Unusual fortification, stately home and cafe open to the public Wednesday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Chapeltown Rd, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0HG, United Kingdom
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Manchester Jewish Museum
Manchester Jewish Museum
4.5 (152 ratings)
190 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LW, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"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."
Mentioned by nationalfootballmuseum.com
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"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."
Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall
4.8 (73 ratings)5 (87 ratings)
Clayton Park, Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4RU, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Citybase Apartments
Museums in Manchester
"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."
Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42
Spitfire Visitor Centre Hangar 42
4.8 (137 ratings)4.5 (73 ratings)
Hangar 42 (South) Blackpool Airport, Squires Gate Ln, Blackpool, FY4 2QY, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Insider Blackpool
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"as the name would suggest, our last suggestions may not ‘geographically’ qualify as Blackpool…… but its right on the boarder (basically, on Blackpool Airport..and has a Blackpool postcode….. which makes us wonder if they’re just being posh by putting ‘lytham’ in the name lol) and one which a lot of you will pass without knowing on your way into the town. Just off Squires Gate lane is located the Lytham Spitfire Centre. For a fiver (per adult – kids £3 ands under 10’s free!!) you can look around the centre and see some of the spitfire restoration going on plus….."
Mentioned by Manchester Evening News
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"Located at Blackpool Airport, and constructed for the RAF at the outbreak of World War II, Hangar 42 was home to various RAF and Polish Squadrons, operating night fighter cover for Preston and Merseyside Docklands. Today, it has been transformed into a visitors centre and retains many of its original features from when it was active. A dedicated team of volunteers portray life in the RAF for both air crew and ground crew during those desperate days of World War Two."
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
4.7 (476 ratings)4.5 (490 ratings)
Restored, former secret underground HQ for directing the Battle of the Atlantic war effort.
1-3 Rumford St, Liverpool, L2 8SZ, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsMilitary Museums
Mentioned by Evan Evans Tours
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"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."

Best Vegan Restaurants in Thurlow

ASK Italian
ASK Italian
4.2 (897 ratings)
Modern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas and antipasto on wooden boards.
One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, M1 1RG, United Kingdom
RestaurantGluten-free restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopPizza restaurantVegan restaurant
RK Dining
RK Dining
4.5 (856 ratings)
75-77 Plungington Rd, Preston, PR1 7EN, United Kingdom
Delivery RestaurantDelivery serviceIndian takeawayVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliVegetarian restaurant
The Botanist Warrington
The Botanist Warrington
4.4 (500 ratings)
Unit 1 6, 2 Time Square, Warrington WA1 2NT, United Kingdom
RestaurantBarBritish restaurantCocktail barLive music barLive music venueModern British restaurantPubVegan restaurantWine bar

Best Dessert in Thurlow

Gelato Passion
Gelato Passion
3.9 (346 ratings)
72 Bury Old Rd, Manchester, M8 5NW, United Kingdom
Dessert restaurantIce cream shop
Mentioned by Society19 UK
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"An abundance of choice in flavour is available to have in a cone, on waffles, or on a cake of your own choosing. If you ever head to gelato passion, make sure you try out their peanut butter cake with raspberry sorbet. Kind of like a PB&J sandwich deconstructed into ice cream!"
Heavenly Desserts
Heavenly Desserts
4.2 (597 ratings)
39-41 Strand St, Liverpool, L1 8LT, United Kingdom
Dessert restaurant

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Thurlow

Cinnamon Spice
Cinnamon Spice
3.8 (121 ratings)
55 Water Ln, Preston, PR2 2NL, United Kingdom
Indian takeawayIndian restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Yogyums Dessert Bar
Yogyums Dessert Bar
4.3 (138 ratings)
1-5 Corporation St, Preston, PR1 2UP, United Kingdom
Takeout RestaurantDessert restaurantIce cream shop
Pizza Sub
Pizza Sub
4.3 (39 ratings)
Middlemass Hey, Netherley, Liverpool L27 7AR, United Kingdom
RestaurantPizza Takeout

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