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Article: Steam up for museum gem; OPEN DAY: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress ready to welcome visitors for rare treat.(News)
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- Birmingham Mail (England)
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- March 29, 2008
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Byline: By Nick McCarthy
BIRMINGHAM'S unseen collection of steam engines, sculptures and Austin cars will be uncovered next week at a rare viewing.
The glimpse into Birmingham's heritage, usually kept under wraps at the city council's Museum Collection Centre, will raise cash for the Lord Mayor's Charities.
The Dollman Street collection centre, in Nechells, will open its doors especially for the event on Thursday, April 3, between 4.30pm and 7.30pm.
Timed tickets can be bought for pounds 10 and will include a guided tour of some of the thousands of items on display including steam engines, sculptures and Austin, Rover and MG cars, and ...