Barrow can trace its roots back to at least Roman times. The much restored Holy Trinity Church is of 14th century origin. Wymeswold lies a few miles to the north east of Loughborough. It is now a large and popular conservation village, with some fine Georgian buildings, over 30 of the houses are now Grade 2 listed buildings. Sileby is situated on the eastern side of the Soar Valley, it is a mix of residential and light industry.
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Distances by road will be longer. The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily. Local Museum of Melton Mowbray with sporting paintings and a two-headed calf. At the Gas Museum you will gain a fascinating insight into the story of gas past and present, with particular reference to the East Midlands region. Where miners once spent long gruelling hours underground at the former Snibston Colliery, visitors of all ages can now have hours of fun unravelling the mysteries of science and technology.