Working Life
This collection reflects local trades and industries, ranging from the tools of traditional craftspeople such as the blacksmith, wheelwright; farmers and food producers; manufacturing, mining and transport and commercial life of the county's towns.

The Thomas Cook Collection
Uniforms, advertising material and more from the pioneering travel company

Coal Mining
Digging deep: coal mining in Leicestershire

Keeping Time
Leicestershire clocks and watches

Transport
Trains, planes and horse drawn carriages

Rural Life
Traditional crafts and trades, food and farming.

Shops and Manufacturing
Making and selling in Leicestershire