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Britain is uniquely rich in the quality and variety of its small museums: remarkable collections built up by enthusiasts and based in small buildings scattered throughout town and country. These museums contain riches to offer everyone, ranging from cards to chocolate, steam trains to snuff boxes, teddy bears to typewriters. This comprehensive companion to Britain's small museums is designed to accompany travellers and tourists on their journeys around Britain and to satisfy the armchair traveller. The guide has many maps and illustrations, a clear description of each collection, opening times and facilities, and directions on how to find it. It also provides background stories about the collector and the collection.

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. . .the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune . . .a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine .. .the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune .. .a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine . ..the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune . ..a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine .,. the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune .,. a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine ., . the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune ., . a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It' s fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year' s resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine ... the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune ... a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine

. ..the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual<br> This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review<br> The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune <br>. ..a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance <br>It&#8217;s fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine <br> If your new year&#8217;s resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine<br>

.,. the traveler and tourist...may find numerous points of interest in this unprepossessing book. --Jim Millhorn, American Reference Books Annual<br> This volume is a goldmine... -- Contemporary Review<br> The book contains just enough information for the reader to decide if a particular spot is worth a visit. -- Chicago Tribune <br>.,. a fascinating read and a great gift for a curious friend/relative. -- In Balance <br>It's fascinating to find about the quirky things we will put on display... -- The Caravan Club Magazine <br> If your new year's resolution is to explore Britain more...you need this book for 2003. -- Antiques Magazine<br>

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Christine Redington is a journalist and writer on British local history. She lives in Cambridgeshire.

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