Publisher's Synopsis
I am fascinated by people turning their daft dreams into a reality. How did they do it and why? Driven by his own passion for collecting Hunter Davies has packed his notepad and set off in search of Britains maddest museums. As he explores these hidden gems he soon discovers that they are everywhere and that they celebrate just about everything, from lawnmowers in Southport to pencils in Keswick. But as Hunter travels up and down the country he comes to realise that it isnt only the collections that are fascinating, its also the people who have put them together. Whether theyre a man who loves his Heinz so much hes changed his name to Captain Beany or a kleptomaniac Vintage Radio buff, these eccentric collectors are Britains finest and could live in no other country in the world. Once you discover these museums and get to know their curators, Great Britain wont look quite the same again...
