The Vault: A Story Bank
The Vault: A Story Bank
The Vault: A Story Bank
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The Original strong room, in the visitor Information centre in the old bank on main street, Kirkby lonsdale has become a story bank. The safety deposit boxes keep safe films with fascinating characters and stories from the areas past and present. A great attraction and good start to your visit to this beautiful market town
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Anita
Scunthorpe, UK1,549 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
I thought this was a wonderful and innovative way to tell the history of Kirkby Lonsdale and its people.
You select an item from a locker and place it on the desk. This starts off a video about the item you've chosen.
The vault is a smallish room with seating for 3 people.
You select an item from a locker and place it on the desk. This starts off a video about the item you've chosen.
The vault is a smallish room with seating for 3 people.
Written 8 April 2022
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Tom K
Brookhouse, UK1 contribution
Oct 2019
The vault may be located at the back of the Town and Tourist Information Shop, but is well worth seeing if you love your local history in the Lune Valley or your history as it tells you so much about the area even if you are staying nearby or passing through the town as the vault is original as the building itself was a bank.
I may have lived in the area all my life and seen two information videos, but will be listening to all of it soon and learning even more information about the famous names and the stories that made Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area well known to so many and is also interactive to so it's great for friends, families, couples, on your own or businesses and anybody who loves history, so it's a great way to introduce yourself to Kirkby Lonsdale as a new person or family in the local area, or as a resident who is proud to live there and know the history of the area you call home or remind yourself of it.
I may have lived in the area all my life and seen two information videos, but will be listening to all of it soon and learning even more information about the famous names and the stories that made Kirkby Lonsdale and the surrounding area well known to so many and is also interactive to so it's great for friends, families, couples, on your own or businesses and anybody who loves history, so it's a great way to introduce yourself to Kirkby Lonsdale as a new person or family in the local area, or as a resident who is proud to live there and know the history of the area you call home or remind yourself of it.
Written 11 October 2019
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elanora1953
London, UK48 contributions
Sept 2019
Such a brilliant and interesting way to tell visitors the history of the town! Take an item from a locker in the vault, place it on the table and listen and watch as a story about it unfolds before you. The story of the glove made me want to go straight to the church yard to find the memorial - if you want to know what that story is you have to go to the Information Office and hear for yourself!!
I would suggest not watching/listening to them all in one go. Check out one or two, explore the town, and make a return visit to hear more. Even though I've visited the town many times this unusual way of presenting the history brought to life things I'd not heard or seen before.
The shop is also full of nice items and the staff are very friendly and helpful
I would suggest not watching/listening to them all in one go. Check out one or two, explore the town, and make a return visit to hear more. Even though I've visited the town many times this unusual way of presenting the history brought to life things I'd not heard or seen before.
The shop is also full of nice items and the staff are very friendly and helpful
Written 27 September 2019
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Thanks for this wonderful review. I think you are right about listen to one or two then come back.
You may also be interested in some Vault walks that we are planning for the new year.
Written 5 October 2019
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CasperandJordan
Cumbria, UK1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Solo
It might be hard to find, that’s because you can easily walk past as I did, at from first if you don’t know where you are going: But it is well worth the visit , very informative about Kirby Lonsdale and its history. Located in the TIC. Definitely recommend visiting 😀
Written 18 December 2024
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Simon
Lancaster, UK29 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
This concept is interesting but the elderly lady in the shop where this is sited was very unfriendly and even more unhelpful. Su h a shame as we would have loved the experience.
Written 13 September 2024
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dasher1970
Lancaster, UK131 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a little treasure, the videos are informative, educational yet very enjoyable for all age groups. This collection of stories allow you to have a better perspective on Kirkby Lonsdale.
Written 20 February 2020
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richard s
Wakefield, UK18 contributions
Feb 2020
An innovative and very interesting insight into old Kirkby Lonsdale.
Brings hirtory to life. Each piece is nice and short. Interactive for kids.
Brings hirtory to life. Each piece is nice and short. Interactive for kids.
Written 3 February 2020
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michelle w
Wigan, UK22 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
The vault is based in the information centre. Great interesting free visit, It gives you the knowledge and fact about the village.
Written 7 October 2019
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Thanks for the review and for visiting the vault.
Written 9 October 2019
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Brian L
Glasgow, UK159 contributions
Sept 2019
We went in without knowing what the interactive experience was about. We heard the story of the farrier and were very impressed. A great place to visit
Written 8 September 2019
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Hi Brian Thanks for your review and spreading the word
Written 9 September 2019
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Debbie M
1 contribution
Aug 2019
Visited the vault a few weeks ago, good to hear the history of the town in an unusual way. I would recommend going and then exploring the village to follow the history trail. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Written 31 August 2019
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Thank you for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed the vault...we are very proud of it
Written 1 September 2019
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Is this suitable for ages 5 & 7! Thx
Written 13 May 2021
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