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MuseumsSite Name: Nicholson Museum and Art GalleryCountry: England County: Staffordshire Type: Museum
Nearest Town: Leek
Map Ref: SJ985566
Latitude: 53.106589N Longitude: 2.023859W
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The ground floor of the Nicholson is home to Leek Library and the first floor houses the Nicholson Art Gallery and Museum. There is also a museum shop and local studies room.
The Museum displays reflect the rich social history of the area. Many of the items were gifts from local businessmen such as the silk moths from Henry Davenport and Thomas Wardle. Other items were given by local residents and reflect the everyday domestic life of the Moorlands.
The collection includes paintings, costume, embroderies, ceramic and glassware and a selection of items on perpetual loan from the Royal Collection. You can view some of the collection online by visiting staffspasttrack.org.uk.
Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed sundays and Bank Holidays
Admission charges: Free
Official Web Site: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk/nicholson
Note: Neolithic cup-and-ring stone found near Alton Towers donated to Leek museum
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