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  Once Upon a Time in Leicester ...  It is a period of nostalgia. Galactic travellers and sci-fi fans from across the East Midlands gather at the @LeicesterMuseums Art Gallery on the historic New Walk . In an upstairs gallery, a legendary collection has been unveiled. MAY THE TOYS BE WITH YOU showcases the rare artefacts of a bygone era, the plastic heroes and star ships that have fuelled the imaginations of countless generations. As fans marvel at pristine action figures and vintage cinema posters from across the epic space saga, they rediscover the magic of a galaxy far, far away , ensuring that the Force remains strong in the heart of the city of Leicester. Come with me as I explore this exhibition and rekindle memories of epic garden battles, where the suburban borders became forest moons and the sandpit became a vast desert world race track for Podracing under twin suns. As far as local links to this intergalactic Toy Story, we find the Palitoy factory in Coalvil...

A day out at the Statfold Barn Railway for the Spectacle of Steam event promises an unparalleled experience for locomotive enthusiasts. Here, visitors are treated to a spectacle unlike any other, with the opportunity to witness more working steam locomotives in one hour than anywhere else in the UK. The railway and museum boast one of the largest collections of rare, unique, and historic locomotives from around the world, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of railway history. From majestic steam engines to meticulously preserved artifacts, every corner of the Statfold Barn Railway invites exploration and discovery. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, this event promises an unforgettable journey through the golden age of steam.

On the opening weekend of the exhibition, Punk, Rage and Revolution at Leicester`s New Walk Museum members of two local scooter clubs (Leicestershire Alliance Scooter Club and Treakle Town Scooter Club) brought their scooters to a meet up outside the museum. On display where scooters of many types and designs with artwork depicting various themes from Punk itself through to sports and brands such as Vans. in my film we see the scooters lined up and being viewed by visitors before they start their engines and ride away to further adventures.

Once upon a time in a galaxy far far... wait a second lets start that again, Once upon a time in Leicester a collection of vintage toy figures, spacecraft and artwork from a popular science fiction film franchise where brought together by collector Matt Fox at the cities New Walk museum. Fans both young and old jumped into their transport craft (cars) eager to relive countless childhood hours spent recreating scenes from that adventure among the stars. May The Toys Be With You brings together the UK`s finest collection of Action Figures, Spacecraft and Artwork from the popular generation spanning Star Wars films, toys from which where created at nearby Palitoy based in Coalville (Leicestershire). Being the main UK distributors of the films toy line Palitoy where behind the unprecedented demand for the iconic toys that went on to sell more than the films that inspired them from 1977 - 1985 an estimated 300 million figures where sold. My film aims to bring a flavor of the exh...

I travelled to National Railway Museum in York for the Locos In A Different Light competition during which the museum invited lighting students to illuminate their collection of Steam engines in interesting and innovative ways highlighting various parts of the engines with coloured light bringing them to life in a totally different and visually interesting manner. The 2013 competition was particularly special as Mallard and its sister locomotives where on display at the museum as part of the Great Gathering celebrating the 75th anniversary year of Mallard breaking the world steam speed record. Locos in a Different Light is sponsored by AC Lighting and is part of the Mallard 75 celebrations, of which Hornby is the main sponsor. Images Follow.