Collections Online

The website can be explored through the following categories, which introduce the collections and provide additional information. Click on the category title to open an introduction page or 'Show Sections' for links to sections within a category.

Auster Aircraft   A small collection of the popular light aeroplane, which was built in Leicestershire between 1939 and 1965. Some photographs in this collection can be bought online as prints or photo products .

Coal Mining   A collection of coal mining objects relating to the Leicestershire coalfield from the 15th to the 20th century. Show Sections Coal Winning Coalfield Communities Environmental Control and Testing Health, Safety and Welfare Late Medieval and Early Post Medieval Mining Lighting and Lamps Management and the Unions Training and Education

Designer Fashion   A collection of garments produced by influential fashion designers from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Show Sections Alexander McQueen Chanel Christian Dior Christian Lacroix Cristobal Balenciaga Dior Hardy Amies Jean-Paul Gaultier John Galliano Karl Lagerfeld Mariano Fortuny Mary Quant Ossie Clark Paul Smith Ralph Lauren Tom Ford Vivienne Westwood Worth Yves Saint Laurent Zandra Rhodes

Exhibitions   A chance to view a growing number of exhibitions from Leicestershire Museums. Show Sections The Beautiful Game: Football and Fashion, 2006

Fox Hunting Collection   Collection of objects from the 18th century to the present representing a range of perspectives associated with fox hunting. Show Sections Hunt Button Collection International Fund for Animal Welfare Collection John Ferneley Paintings

Images of Harborough   A selection of photographs and postcards of Harborough district from the collection held at Market Harborough Museum. Some photographs in this collection can be bought online as prints or photo products . Show Sections Historic Houses Market Harborough Villages

NEXT   Original clothing and marketing material produced by the high street retailer NEXT from 1982 through to the present day.

Symington Collection of Corsetry, Foundation & Swimwear   A collection of foundationwear and advertising material mainly produced by R. & W. H. Symington & Co. Ltd. from 1860 to 1990. Some photographs in this collection can be bought online as prints or photo products . Show Sections Bras Children's Garments Early Corsets 1860-1920 Foundationwear 1920-1945 Foundationwear 1945-1990

Toys and Games   A varied collection of toys and games from the late 16th century to the present day. Show Sections Action Man and Action Force Card Games Care Bears Crazes and Merchandising Dolls Games and Puzzles Miniature Worlds Palitoy The Harborough Hoard