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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Museum Newton Stewart]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[<p>Newton Stewart Museum is situated in York Road, Newton Stewart in the imposing building which was formerly St John’s Church.</p><p>The building houses a comprehensive collection of artefacts from all walks of life, i.e. costumes nursery, cameras, World War 1 &amp; 2, bicycle's and many more. The outdoor display illustrates the agricultural heritage of Newton Stewart and surrounding area.</p><p>The collection was started by Miss Drew and has over a period of years been added to by the public donating items relevant to this area and adding to the community feel of the exhibition.</p><p>The downstairs of the building houses a collection of agricultural machinery, clothing and domestic paraphernalia. Up the stairs into the old belfry and one finds a collection of pictures, old newspapers and school items. All demonstrating the rich history of this area.</p><p>At present there is an exhibit in the museum showing how the Sparling fish are native to the local river Cree, one of a very few rivers in Britain where they currently reside.</p>]]></dcterms:description>
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    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Museum]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[1158]]></dcterms:identifier>
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