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National Waterways Museum
 National Waterways Museum ... info@nwm.org.ukThe Museum is open daily 10.00am - 6.00pm Summer (10.00 - 5.00 Winter, closed 25 December) Admission for 2000, Adult £4. Newest Review: ... additional information. To see more details of the exhibits you can look on their web site at: http://www.nwm.org.uk In the section about the decoration of the narrow boats there are many displays of the painting craft known as Roses and Castles. This was of particular interest to me as I collect miniatures of these decorated items. These are commonly known as Bargeware. In this section ... more ... there were a number of computers set up where you could virtually decorate a canal barge with the Roses and Castles. It would have been an added bonus if you could have printed out the final design. Throughout the museum there are many film shows and v...more |
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National Waterways Museum: Life in the Slow Lane. (859 words)
by - written on 26/06/01 (Very useful, 44 readings)
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I have always had an interest in the canal system of this country and the lifestyle that went with narrow boats at the height of canal transport. I have a very romantic picture in my mind of the gentle lifestyle of moving around the country, living on the boats and being part of a closely knit society. However, I know that in reality this is very far from the truth, as life on the canals was harsh and basic, but lets not spoil a dream. At the National Waterways Museum in Gloucester you can take a journey through the waterways of Britain on the three floors of displays and exhibits that comprehensively portray life on the canals over 200 years. ... Read the complete review
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