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.
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The Thomas Cook Collection
Uniforms, advertising material and more from the pioneering travel company
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Coal Mining
Digging deep: coal mining in Leicestershire
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Keeping Time
Leicestershire clocks and watches
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Transport
Trains, planes and horse drawn carriages
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Rural Life
Traditional crafts and trades, food and farming.
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Shops and Manufacturing
Making and selling in Leicestershire