'Whitehaven - The Beacon'

West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria. CA28 7LY. Tel: 01946 592302

The Beacon Centre
Inside the Beacon Centre
t.gif (1079 bytes)he Beacon is a mixture of old and new. The displays give an opportunity to walk around Whitehaven's past, wander down cobbled streets, peek into a slave ship and see what a coal mine was like.

t.gif (1079 bytes)he museum shows the history of the town and harbour, the Lowther family, the development of coal mining and its disasters, and Whitehaven's shipbuilding history.

w.gif (787 bytes)hitehaven was part of a trading triangle - with Africa and America. There was a strong connection with America, and the tobacco trade.

t.gif (1079 bytes)here is an interactive Weather Gallery on the top floor where you can forecast, broadcast and monitor the weather. You can also enjoy panoramic views of the town and harbour.
There is a full programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year, and a gift shop selling a variety of local crafts etc.

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