The Rum Story, 27 Lowther St, Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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bill&ben
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A museum detailing the history of rum, housed in the premises of Jeffersons, rum importers of Whitehaven.
Waymark Code: WMJ1F3
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/09/2013
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The museum tells the story of rum production from Antigua to Whitehaven. The exhibits are spread over three floors and feature
• The Jeffersons office where the business was managed, little changed over the centuries
• The rain forest that covered Antigua
• A sugar workshop
• Storage vaults
• Rum making
• Role of slavery
• Jefferson family history
• Rum and the navy
• Cooperage
• Smuggling
• Prohibition
The museum is open every day except Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day, 10 am to 4:30 pm, with last entrance at 3:30 pm
Theme:
The trade in rum between Antigua and Whitehaven
Street Address:
27 Lowther St,
Whitehaven,
Cumbria
Food Court: yes
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
7 days except Xmas & New Year
10:00 to 16:30
Last entry 15:30
Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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