Museum of Lincolnshire Life facts for kids
Museum of Lincolnshire Life in 2010
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| Established | 1969 |
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| Location | Lincoln |
| Type | Local history museum |
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is a cool museum located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, in the UK. It's a great place to learn about the history of Lincolnshire and its people. The museum shows what life was like from 1750 until today. You can see exhibits about farming, factories, homes, and how communities lived. It also tells the exciting story of the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment and Lincolnshire Yeomanry, who were local soldiers.
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Discovering the Museum's Past
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life first opened its doors in June 1969. It was set up at a place called the Old Barracks on Burton Road. A few years later, in 1974, the Lincolnshire County Council took over running the museum.
Amazing Collections and Exhibits
The museum has many interesting things to see. One of the most exciting parts is its collection of tanks!
The Mystery of the World War I Tank
For a long time, people thought the museum had one of the very first tanks ever made. This tank was developed during World War I by a local company in Lincoln called William Foster & Co.. Everyone believed this tank was named "Flirt II" and was a special type called a Mark IV Female.
However, during filming for new digital tours, something surprising happened. A different serial number was found inside the tank! This discovery showed that the tank was actually named "Daphne," not "Flirt II." They were two completely different tanks!
Research has since revealed more about "Daphne." She was part of the 12th Company, D Battalion of the Tank Corps. Old army diaries mention that "Daphne" was involved in battles at Passchendaele in August 1917. Imagine a tank from so long ago, with such a history!
Life in Old Lincolnshire
The museum also brings history to life with recreations of old shops. You can see what homes looked like inside many years ago. There's also a huge collection of old farm machinery. You can even spot machines built by local companies, like the Field Marshall tractor. This tractor was made in Gainsborough by Marshall, Sons & Co..
Outside in the yard, you can see two old Ruston-Bucyrus excavators. One is an RB4 from 1929, and the other is an RB17 from 1937. These big machines helped build things a long time ago.
See also
- Ellis' Mill, a cool tower windmill right next to the Museum
- Church Farm Museum of Agricultural life in Skegness
- Gordon Boswell Romany Museum, Spalding
