Charles Burrell Museum, Steam power museum in Thetford, England.
The Charles Burrell Museum occupies a former paint shop and displays steam engines, agricultural machines, and industrial equipment that the company manufactured over time. The building contains original factory machines, technical drawings, and steam-powered vehicles from different periods.
Charles Burrell & Sons manufactured steam-powered vehicles and equipment until the company closed in 1928, playing a key role in Norfolk's industrial story. The factory employed hundreds of workers, and its closure marked the end of a significant chapter in regional manufacturing.
The collection reflects how steam-powered machinery reshaped work and farming in Norfolk during its time. You can see the kinds of vehicles and equipment that farmers and industrial workers depended on for their daily tasks.
The museum sits on Minstergate in the town center and is easy to find on foot. Access is arranged for visitors of all abilities, making it straightforward to move around the collection.
The museum houses a delivery van that appeared in the television series Dad's Army, transferred here from another collection due to lack of space. This iconic vehicle draws fans of the show and adds a layer of cultural connection to industrial heritage.
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