Industrial

Science and Industry Museum plans Wonderlab gallery as it extends revamp

Manchester institution to create several new permanent galleries after finishing first phase of redevelopment

On my bookshelf | Isambard Kingdom Brunel, by LTC Rolt

A landmark biography of the great engineer that continues to inspire and influence

Industrial revolution | Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield

Simon Brown finds a fresh presentation of empire and industry at this much-loved Yorkshire museum

Programme unveiled for festival to mark the birth of the modern railway

Four museum partners will play central role in nine-month S&DR200 celebration

Museum of… Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, Burnley, Lancashire

Eleanor Mills discovers a museum that helps protect heritage weaving skills

National Slate Museum secures lottery funding

Heritage Fund awards £14.8m to eight industrial heritage projects

Mining a rich seam

Britain’s history is intrinsically linked to heavy industry. But how do you make it relevant and engaging to today’s audiences?

Industrial evolution | Museum of Making, Derby Silk Mill

This former factory builds on the area’s rich creative heritage. By Simon Stephens