Louise Gray
Museum of… The National Leather Collection, Northampton
An eclectic treasure trove of objects and histories
Museum of… The River Tweed Salmon Fishing Museum, Kelso
A collection assembled from artefacts stored in people’s attics places Atlantic salmon fishing in the context of its location
Museum of… Museum of Cider, Hereford
Louise Gray imbibes the history of a popular drink that’s been around since the 14th century
Museum of… The Hockey Museum, Woking
This venue scores highly in its efforts to celebrate the history of the game
Museum of… British Lawnmower Museum, Merseyside
Louise Gray learns all about the UK’s rich history of lawnmowing
Museum of… Bluebell Railway Museum, East Sussex
Louise Gray relives the glory days of the railways in southern England
Museum of… Firbeck House Infirmary, the Workhouse, Southwell
Louise Gray views this well-preserved workhouse and learns what it meant to be separated from loved ones
Museum of… Tudor Merchant’s House, Tenby, Wales
Louise Gray gets a glimpse of life in a wealthy 15th-century household
Museum of… The Museum of Knots and Sailor’s Ropework, Suffolk
Louise Gray finds an expert ropemaker at the heart of this unusually specialised collection
Museum of… Magical History Museum, Liverpool
This homage to the Beatles is packed full of memorabilia that will delight fans of the Fab Four, says Louise Gray