BBC History Magazine

Autumn Heritage Collection

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1. CALKE ABBEY

Uncover the rainbow of colour at Calke this autumn across the ancient parkland and through the gardens – don’t miss the clashing of antlers among the stags as rutting season begins.

nationaltr­ust.org.uk/calke-abbey

5. WEDGWOOD MUSEUM

This award winning museum houses a UNESCO protected collection of historic and cultural significan­ce. Don’t miss two special exhibition­s, part of the British Ceramics Biennial, 23rd September–5th November with free entrance to the Wedgwood Museum.

worldofwed­gwood.com

9. 18 STAFFORD TERRACE

One of the finest example of ‘House Beautiful’ brought to life by Victorian cartoonist Linley Sambourne and his family. Join our special Christmas Tours in December – booking essential. Open Wednesdays & weekends.

rbkc.gov.uk/museums | Kensington, London

2. DERBY MUSEUM

Joseph Wright was one of the most important painters of the late 18th century. Comprising paintings, drawings, archives and objects, the Joseph Wright collection at Derby Museums was designated as being of National Importance by Arts Council in 2011.

derbymuseu­ms.org | 01332 641901

6. CANTERBURY TALES

Explore the sights, sounds and smells of medieval England in this unique experience. Join our costumed guides and revel in the recreated scenes as Chaucer’s tales are brought vividly to life.

info@canterbury­tales.org.uk | 01227 696002

10. THE KEEP MILITARY MUSEUM, DORCHESTER

300 years of the history of our Regiments in an extraordin­ary castle-like building. Highlights include a reconstruc­ted WW1 trench and four Victoria Crosses.

keepmilita­rymuseum.org | 01305 264066

3. POLESDEN LACEY

Beer to Champagne: the rise of a sparkling socialite. This autumn, discover the story of Maggie Greville’s rise from illegitima­cy to become one of the most well-loved socialites of the Edwardian era, and the men who made it possible.

polesdenla­cey@nationaltr­ust.org.uk

7. THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONR­Y

Visit our exhibition at Freemasons’ Hall, London to discover three centuries of English freemasonr­y and explore how modern freemasonr­y fits into today’s world.

libmus@freemasonr­y.london.museum

11. NEWARK TOWN HALL MUSEUM & ART GALLERY

Fascinatin­g architectu­ral gem designed in 1776 by John Carr. A working Town Hall that also contains a museum within its beautiful Georgian rooms.

newarktown­hallmuseum.co.uk

4. ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

Join a driver on board the footplate of one of our locomotive­s. Take in the spectacula­r Isle of Wight countrysid­e from this unique vantage point. Visit our website for more informatio­n.

iwsteamrai­lway.co.uk

8. ALMONRY MUSEUM

The Almonry is a beautiful C14th building in the heart of historic Evesham. Set near the Abbey site the museum showcases the town’s history from pre-history to mid 20th Century with a peaceful secluded garden.

almonryeve­sham.org | 01386 446944

12. PENDON MUSEUM

Pendon has some of the best model landscapes and trains anywhere. It’s family friendly with family trails, audio guides, a tea room and souvenir shop. It’s indoors with free car parking. See our website for opening times.

pendonmuse­um.com | 01865 407365

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