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Many changes have taken place at the museum since its foundation in 1983. More recently, the major refurbishment of the building now enables us to remain open throughout the year and to provide more facilities for local community involvement.
Transport Through Time: Artist Captures Classic Commercial Vehicles (21st February 2025)
Earlier this month members of the Blackburn Artists’ Society visited the Museum, they took the opportunity to capture some of ...
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World Hippo Day – Celebrating the Leyland That Always Makes a Big Splash with Our Visitors (15th February 2025)
The Leyland Hippo This Leyland Hippo was manufactured by Leyland Motors in 1935. It ended its first life following a ...
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The Marvellous Merryweather: Where Firefighting met Engineering Excellence (7th February 2025)
A Gentle Touch… Earlier this week our beloved Merryweather Fire Appliance was given some well deserved TLC. As one of ...
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“One from the Archives” – Astley Hall (26th January 2025)
Back in June 2024 members of the Museum team accompanied the Leyland Cub Fire Engine to Astley Hall to celebrate ...
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‘The Great Carmo’ and his Leyland Trojan
The Leyland Trojan was a passenger car manufactured by Trojan Ltd. in partnership with Leyland Motors, they were produced from ...
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Museum to re-open on Tuesday 25 May 2021
We are excited to announce that the Museum will be re-opening on Tuesday 25th May 2021. We have some new ...
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