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  • Beamish Open Air Museum
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  • Much of the restoration and interpretation is specific to the late Victorian and Edwardian period, together with portions of countryside under the influence of industrial revolution in 1825. On its 300-acre (120 hectare) estate it utilises a mixture of relocated, original and replica buildings; a huge collection of artifacts, working vehicles and equipment; as well as livestock and costumed interpreters (Guides).
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Visitors
  • 350000
Name
  • Beamish
Type
collection
  • 304000
Established
  • 1970
Website
Director
  • Richard Evans
Location
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  • Much of the restoration and interpretation is specific to the late Victorian and Edwardian period, together with portions of countryside under the influence of industrial revolution in 1825. On its 300-acre (120 hectare) estate it utilises a mixture of relocated, original and replica buildings; a huge collection of artifacts, working vehicles and equipment; as well as livestock and costumed interpreters (Guides). The museum has received a number of prestigious awards since it opened its present site to visitors in 1972 and has been influential on other "living museums". It is a significant educational resource, and helps to preserve some traditional north-country and rare livestock breeds.