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If you're in Manchester, take a trip to the Imperial War Museum North (north.iwm.org.uk/) on the banks of Manchester's Ship Canal, one of the most talked about museums in Britain. Visit the museum to learn about real people and their real stories and how their lives have been, and are still being, shaped by conflict around the globe.
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In Leeds, visit the Royal Armouries Museum (www.armouries.org.uk/). With links to the Tower of London (www.hrp.org.uk), this national museum of arms and armour is housed in a stunning building that has been, quite literally, designed around the collections of the museum. Experience the excitement of reliving some of the most important moments in history.
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And don’t forget that this great county of Yorkshire is also home to the National Railway Museum (www.nrm.org.uk) in York, and the National Media Museum (www.nmsi.ac.uk/NMPFT/) near Bradford, which offers ten interactive galleries where you can ride on a magic carpet, read the news or look back at your TV favourites from yesteryear.
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While still in the North of England head west to Liverpool, European Capital of Culture in 2008, and explore the National Museums Liverpool (www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/) - the only national museums group based entirely outside London. These unique venues include The Walker Art Gallery (www.visitliverpool.com/site/attractions/walker-art-gallery-p8490) and World Museum Liverpool (www.visitliverpool.com/site/attractions/world-museum-liverpool-p8573) to name just two.
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