Last hebdomad , The Independentran a cheekyphoto serieson things that make Britain great " “ like blanket , Wimpy Burgers , and pigeons . The series , which was primarily lift from a extroverted book calledWe’re British , Innitby Iain Aitch , did not name Marmite , which seems a shame , because it is so singularly British , not to mention brownish . But the book did mention corner shops , which also seems a ignominy , because where in the earth are n’t there quoin shops ? In any case , the physical exertion in ironic self - appraisement got me thinking about a few of the other testament to British inheritance and identity , namely the museums . And while they ’re sure enough not as outrà © , perhaps , as " dogging" ( you may want to be careful in look this one up ) , or as prosy as a Thermos , there are definitely some unearthly ones out there .
1. The British Lawnmower Museum, Southport
Its tagline is " It ’s Mower Interesting . “ What more could you possibly want from alawnmower museum ? citizenry in this country absolutely be intimate their gardens and their lawns , so a lawnmower museum is the natural extension of that honey and , dare we say it , obsession . This finicky museum not only repairs vintage machines and let in exhibits from the clip before lawnmowers , but it also domiciliate the world ’s largest collection of toy lawnmowers .
2. The Leeds Castle Dog Collar Museum
Another affair that British people really like ? Dogs . However , this exceptional museum is n’t devoted to dogs , rather , wiener fashion : It houses Britain ’s only collection ofdog arrest , featuring more than 100 choker and sweep one C .
3. The Foundling Museum
Orphans have long been the subject field of romantic books , movies , and level , so much so that without them , the Disney dealership could never have reach the humankind domination it now enjoys ( fromCinderellaandSnow WhitetoBedknobs and Broomsticks , Disney ’s been dealing in orphans since time begin ) . So it ’s only fitting that here in London , where orphan really first made a name for themselves through the work of Charles Dickens , that they geta museum . The museum is consecrate to the history of the Foundling Hospital , London ’s first home for orphans and desolate children , opened in 1739 , and to the many children who passed through its door .
4. The Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool
A marine museum is certainly not in the least bit strange , and can be a fascinating exploration of seafaring account . But this particular museum also houses the"Seized ! Revenue and Customs Uncovered"collection , a variety of sub - museum entirely devoted to the unearthly stuff that people have used to endeavor to get drug and exotic animate being through usage . Like garden gnomes .
5. The British Optical Association Museum
What could be more fun on vacation thanmodels of eye disease ? dead nothing . This particular collection house eyewear from centuries by , from pince - nez to opera glasses , goggles to contact lenses , as well as the aforementioned models of eye disease . It ’s open by appointment only , so if you ’re an optic enthusiast , have that in mind .
6. Pollock’s Toy Museum
7. Museum of Witchcraft, Cornwall
