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MuseumsSite Name: Charnwood MuseumCountry: England County: Leicestershire and Rutland Type: Museum
Map Ref: SK534195
Latitude: 52.770462N Longitude: 1.209944W
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* Dig through the layers of history and find out why archaeologists like old rubbish
* Investigate to 4,000 year old burial of Cossington Boy
* View ancient Anglo-Saxon treasures including a gold sword pommel
People have farmed the countryside of Charnwood for thousands of years. Find out about the crops they grew, the animals they bred, the equipment they used, and how these changed over time.
* Have a go at basket weaving.
* See a huge chair carved out of a single oak tree.
Flip through Loughborough's heritage and find out more about Loughborough's fascinating history. From watermills to lace-making, fairs to railways, this exhibit answers many frequently asked questions such as: 'Why is the town where it is?
Queens Hall,
Granby Street,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire,
LE11 3DU
Telephone: 01509 233754
e-mail: charnwood@leics.gov.uk
Admission: Free
For opening times and more information visit their Official Web Site.
Note: Loughborough talk on 4000 Years of Pottery in Leicestershire, 14th July 2008, see latest comment.
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