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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet is a unique eighteenth century industrial works. Catch a glimpse of life at home and at work at a rural scythe and steelworks dating back to the 18th century.

Abbeydale Works was once a producer of agricultural tools and the largest water-powered industrial site on the River Sheaf. It is now a group of Grade I and Grade II listed buildings and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

See workers' houses, waterwheels, workshops, tilt hammers, a grinding hull and the last complete crucible steel furnace surviving in the UK!

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Abbey Pumping Station is Leicester's Museum of Science and Technology, displaying the city's industrial, technological and scientific heritage.

Situated adjacent to the National Space Centre, the two attractions tell the story of over 200 years of science and technology from the early days of steam and industry, to space exploration of today.

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Step back in time and wander through the enchanting streets, shops and houses and experience life as a Victorian. On the ground floor visit Stephen Harding Gate, the 19th century equivalent of a modern high street for some old fashioned retail therapy. In the back streets, see the home of the window washer woman or pop into the Sunday-School. On the first floor, see the Childhood and Community Galleries along with the changing programme of exhibitions.

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Cannon Hall Museum houses a grand collection of artworks including paintings, English furniture, Arts and Crafts ceramics and modern glassware.

The Hall opened as a museum in 1957 and continues to display the exhibits to the public to this day.  Recent funding from the Heritage Lottery fund helped refurbish the displays and update them for the modern age.

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The Light Dragoons has one Regimental Museum.  'A Soldier's Life', The Light Dragoons (The 15th/19th King's Royal Hussars) Museum, is at Discovery Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne. This Grade II listed building houses a number of diverse and interesting collections which, together with a changing programme of exhibitions, ensure an interesting and informative visit whatever your background or interests.

A steel, metals, recycling, and renewable energy hub
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Newport Docks si the UK's second largest steel port and in 2014 handled over 70,000 tonnes of timber out of a total of 12 million tonnes of cargo each year. It is also a recycling hub.

Our sustainable approach is rooted in making efficient use of resources and minimising the impact of our operations, working with wildlife and continually improving our overall environmental performances.

The secret Tollbridge between England and Wales
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Whitney Bridge (a working Toll Bridge) is Grade II listed ancient structure with a social and historical interest. The original toll bridge was enabled in 1774 as a more convenient crossing to the River Wye, other than by ferry. It was built under the authority of two Acts of Parliament 1780 and 1797 which were ratified by King George III and the Prime Minister of the day William Pitt the Younger.

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Essex’s Premier Indoor Climbing Centre. With routes upto 14m, lead climbing, top roping, bouldering, instruction, café & shop.

Whether you are a seasoned climber or a newcomer looking to try the sport, The Lock provides quality climbing experiences for all abilities, from age 8 and upwards. Following our recent renovation we offer a warm, comfortable and friendly environment in which to enjoy climbing all year-round. At only 2 minutes’ walk from Harlow Town Station and close to the A414 we’re really easy to access.

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Albany Park Canoe and Sailing Centre has a lively atmosphere with a vast array of activities taking place both at the centre and at other off site locations. The centre is based on the River Thames between Kingston Bridge and Teddington Lock and is well served by road, rail and public transport.

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The Foxton Canal Museum is located in the former boiler house for the plane's steam engine. The museum covers the history of the locks and the plane, the lives of the canal workers, and other aspects of the local canal. There is also a collection of Measham pottery.

Foxton Canal Museum is fun, children of all ages love it.

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