Very small museums
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Went to one of three apple computer museums worldwide last year, small footprint, but jam-packed with old computers.
Only annoying bit was that is run by a gang of pensioned mac fanatics, and they are pretty pushy about giving you a full guided tour, giving them a good 2 hour long opportunity to brag about how much apple machines have always been. I appreciate the history and can appreciate the engineering, but having PCs called old and unsophisticated gets boring fast..
Only annoying bit was that is run by a gang of pensioned mac fanatics, and they are pretty pushy about giving you a full guided tour, giving them a good 2 hour long opportunity to brag about how much apple machines have always been. I appreciate the history and can appreciate the engineering, but having PCs called old and unsophisticated gets boring fast..
Back in the mid 80's I lived in East Sussesx and used to travel across Romney Marsh to Folkestone from time to time.
I can't remember exactly where it was, but there was this really quirky, home-spun aviation museum in a couple of old sheds. It was full of really interesting WW2 era bits and pieces and several aero-engines, including a barnacle-encrusted Wright Cyclone that had been fished out of the Channel presumably from a B17 that never made it home.
It was a really fascinating little place - I wonder if it still exists.
I can't remember exactly where it was, but there was this really quirky, home-spun aviation museum in a couple of old sheds. It was full of really interesting WW2 era bits and pieces and several aero-engines, including a barnacle-encrusted Wright Cyclone that had been fished out of the Channel presumably from a B17 that never made it home.
It was a really fascinating little place - I wonder if it still exists.
Matt Harper said:
Back in the mid 80's I lived in East Sussesx and used to travel across Romney Marsh to Folkestone from time to time.
I can't remember exactly where it was, but there was this really quirky, home-spun aviation museum in a couple of old sheds. It was full of really interesting WW2 era bits and pieces and several aero-engines, including a barnacle-encrusted Wright Cyclone that had been fished out of the Channel presumably from a B17 that never made it home.
It was a really fascinating little place - I wonder if it still exists.
Sounds like Hawkinge? http://www.kbobm.org/I can't remember exactly where it was, but there was this really quirky, home-spun aviation museum in a couple of old sheds. It was full of really interesting WW2 era bits and pieces and several aero-engines, including a barnacle-encrusted Wright Cyclone that had been fished out of the Channel presumably from a B17 that never made it home.
It was a really fascinating little place - I wonder if it still exists.
Two recent ones
http://gothere.com/mg-world/Museums/cooley.htm (a small museum)
and
http://www.sdmrm.org/#/hours-admission-price/45334... (a museum of small)
http://gothere.com/mg-world/Museums/cooley.htm (a small museum)
and
http://www.sdmrm.org/#/hours-admission-price/45334... (a museum of small)
The miniature museum in Prague is full of tiny things, most of which have to be looked at through a microscope, and is also very small.
http://www.muzeumminiatur.cz/en/
http://www.muzeumminiatur.cz/en/
Thundersports said:
I went to the Shoreham museum a few moths ago and was underwhelmed when I walked in. However what makes the place are the very knowledgeable volunteers there who really make the place. It's worth a visit.
I take your point. Perhaps it's not quite what some people want. But you're right, the volunteers are nice. And you can get good cake at the tea shop next to it.Sadly, I've just seen that the pedal car museum in Northiam is now closed.
http://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/local/t...
Edited by Randy Winkman on Thursday 28th July 07:12
bigandclever said:
Suppose it depends on what interests you, but the Petrie Museum at UCL in Euston is great for Egyptology. By great I mean arguably the best in the world.
And it's free. Staff were very helpful and took our kids on board. Which is helpful as although there's lots of interesting stuff it isn't particularly kid friendly. https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=guadelest+museum...
This a small museum in Guadalest where all the exhibits are small. They have a camel that can pass through the eye of a needle, which may alleviate the concerns of any godly and wealthy individuals.
This a small museum in Guadalest where all the exhibits are small. They have a camel that can pass through the eye of a needle, which may alleviate the concerns of any godly and wealthy individuals.
HarryFlatters said:
The Jim Clark room is literally just a room, and very interesting it is too 
There are however big plans to expand it over the next couple of years to include some of the cars he raced, which would be a great attraction.New Jim Clark Museum
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