Stories from Small Museums

by Fiona Candlin, Toby Butler, Jake Watts

Book Overview

During the late twentieth century, the number of museums in the UK dramatically increased. Typically small and independent, the new museums concentrated on local history, war and transport. This book asks who founded them, how and why.

In order to find out more, Fiona Candlin, a professor in museology, and Toby Butler, an expert oral historian, travelled around the UK to meet the individuals, families, community groups and special interest...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526166887
• ISBN13: 9781526166883
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"