Charnwood Museum
Key Facts
| Location: | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| SatNav: | LE11 3DU |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 1 |
What’s Here
The Auster company was based locally at Rearsby, and so the museum displays the 1956 King’s Cup winning J/1N Alpha. Display boards detail aircraft production at Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd of Loughborough during both World Wars. Many other aspects of local history are also on show.
Directions
On the A6 north of Leicester. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Monday to Saturday 10.00 am to 4.30 pm; Sunday 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm (summer), 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm (winter).
Admission:
Free.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Cafe, Souvenir shop.
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| View of the museum (photo, Steve Woodhead) | Museum nameplate (photo, Steve Woodhead) |
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List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-AJRH | Auster J/1N Alpha* | G-AJRH | Complete | Displayed |
* Aircraft is on loan from Snibston Discovery Park.
More Information
Charnwood Museum, Queen’s Hall, Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU. Tel: 01509 233754, Fax: 01509 268140. e-mail: charnwood@leics.gov.uk, Official Website
Tags: Leicestershire, Loughborough, Museum
Main, Museums | admin | Posted 
24 March 2010 4:42 pm | Last Updated 5 August 2010 8:07 pm |
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