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Ruskin Museum
Coniston, Cumbria.
"The most thought-provoking in the Lakes"
(Source: The Rough Guide to The Lake District)
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There has been a Ruskin Museum in Coniston since 1901, when W.G.
Collingwood, a local artist and antiquarian who had been Ruskin's secretary,
set it up both as a memorial to Ruskin and a celebration of the area's
heritage. Therefore, although the museum has a Ruskin collection, there are
also exhibits relating to the coppermines, slate, geology, lace, farming and
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Inspiring as well as educational, the museum has additional folders of
information to complement the collection.
THERE REALLY IS
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE !!
Latest Additions |
Guided Walks from the Ruskin Museum |
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Bluebirds K7's Orpheus Engine is now displaying at the museum, along with Arthur Ransome's boat 'Mavis' (Amazon). 'NEW BLUEBIRD WING' - extension to The Ruskin Museum, Expected to open late 2009 prior to the expected return of Bluebird K7 in late 2010 / early 2011
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Guided
Walks from The Ruskin Museum 2009:
'The Donald Campbell & Bluebird Story' will take place on the following Thursdays, starting at 2pm from The Ruskin Museum :- 28 May; 18, 25 June; 2, 9,16, 23, 30 July; 6, 13, 20, 27 August; 22 October. All walks low-level; 2miles = 2 hours PRICE INCLUDES MUSEUM ENTRY Adults £7.00 Child £3.50 Pay on
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DAILY 10-00am to 5-30pm Christmas Dates 2009... Winter Opening 2009/2010 Saturday 6 March 2010 onwards , daily
: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm |
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(no charge for children under 5 years) Group rates available Discount vouchers available for Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston Launch, and Brantwood, Party rates available please phone museum for details.
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