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Article: Steam up for museum gem ; OPEN DAY: Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress ready to welcome visitors for rare treat
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- Evening Mail
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- March 29, 2008
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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
refreshments.
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Coun Randal Brew, and the Lady ...