Charnwood Museum, Local history museum in Loughborough, England.
Charnwood Museum is a local history museum in Loughborough housed in a former public bathhouse. The collections include fossils and rocks from the surrounding area, archaeological finds, and objects that show the craft and industrial past of the region.
The building was constructed in 1897 as a swimming pool and was a gift from a local leader to mark a royal milestone. It underwent transformation in the 1980s and has served as a museum since then.
The museum shows how people in the region lived and worked over time. The displays tell stories of farming, trade, and industry that shaped daily life in Leicestershire.
The museum is open on weekdays during regular hours and offers free admission to all visitors. The building is fully accessible throughout, allowing people with mobility concerns to reach all areas without difficulty.
The original swimming pool still lies beneath the museum floor, covered with steel beams and concrete. This hidden layer serves as a reminder of how the building gained a second life preserving history.
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