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{{Infobox Exhibition | {{Infobox Exhibition | ||
|image = Longleatexhibition8b.jpg | |||
|image = | |exhibition features = Police Box-like entrance, Changing array of props | ||
|exhibition features= Police Box-like entrance | |exhibition location = [[Longleat House]] | ||
|exhibition location= Longleat House | |opening date = 12 April 1974 | ||
|opening date = | |closing date = 2003 | ||
|closing date = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Doctor Who Exhibition''' was held at [[Longleat House]], and became the longest ''Doctor Who'' exhibition running for almost 30 years. | |||
The '''Doctor Who Exhibition''' was held at Longleat House, and became the longest ''Doctor Who'' exhibition running for almost 30 years | |||
Longleat House was the stately home near Warminster in Wiltshire, and home to the Marquess of Bath | Longleat House was the stately home near Warminster in [[Wiltshire]], and home to the Marquess of [[Bath (city)|Bath]]. It also included [[Britain]]'s first [[safari|safari park]] and [[garden]] [[maze]]. It was open to the public, along with other attractions held on the grounds. The exhibition, along with the site, also came to be the home of many a [[Doctor Who convention|''Doctor Who'' convention]]. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
A winding passage lead patrons through a series of wall mounted mounted on each side culminating in a | A winding passage lead patrons through a series of wall mounted mounted on each side culminating in a [[TARDIS console room|console room]] which again was ringed by further display units.<ref name="DWExhibLongleat">[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/longleat.htm Dr Who Exhibition, Longleat]</ref> | ||
== Notable elements == | == Notable elements == | ||
* A TARDIS console | * A [[TARDIS console]] | ||
* Dalek | * [[Dalek]] | ||
* K9 | * [[K9]] | ||
* Cybermen | * [[Cybermen (Mondas)|Cybermen]] | ||
== Promotion == | == Promotion == | ||
* It was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme broadcasts. | * It was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme broadcasts. | ||
* A promotional item on Blue Peter in 1980 saw presenter Tina Heath encounter the [[The Swarm (The Invisible Enemy)|Virus Nucleus]] and [[John Nathan-Turner]] previewing the forthcoming [[Season 18]]. | * A promotional item on ''[[Blue Peter]]'' in 1980 saw presenter Tina Heath encounter the [[The Swarm (The Invisible Enemy)|Virus Nucleus]] and [[John Nathan-Turner]] previewing the forthcoming [[Season 18 (Doctor Who 1963)|Season 18]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Based within an old stable block at Longleat House this was a somewhat smaller exhibition space than the [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]]. <ref name="DWExhibLongleat"/> | * Based within an old stable block at [[Longleat House]] this was a somewhat smaller exhibition space than the [[Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool]].<ref name="DWExhibLongleat" /> | ||
* This exhibition featured the TARDIS console which was first exhibited in the [[BBC tv Special Effects Exhibition]]. | * This exhibition featured the [[TARDIS console]] which was first exhibited in the [[BBC tv Special Effects Exhibition]]. | ||
* Like the Blackpool exhibition this had a seasonal opening. | * Like the Blackpool exhibition this had a seasonal opening. | ||
* The was also, like the Blackpool exhibition opened in 1974, however, while the Blackpool exhibition closed in 1985, this exhibition ran far longer; until 2003! | * The was also, like the Blackpool exhibition opened in 1974, however, while the Blackpool exhibition closed in 1985, this exhibition ran far longer; until 2003! | ||
* Like Blackpool during the winter months the exhibitions would be updated with props from stories that had recently been on TV at the time. <ref name="DWExhibLongleat"/> | * Like Blackpool during the winter months the exhibitions would be updated with props from stories that had recently been on TV at the time.<ref name="DWExhibLongleat" /> | ||
=== Fire in 1996 === | === Fire in 1996 === | ||
On | On [[25 September (production)|25 September]] [[1996 (production)|1996]], a [[fire]] broke out at the exhibition, attributed to the K9 prop's electrics. It destroyed many of the original props that were on display there.<ref>[http://www.richardwho.com/exhibitions/longleatfire/index.asp Doctor Who Longleat exhibit fire]</ref> | ||
=== Site for conventions === | === Site for conventions === | ||
As the Longleat Estate had a large amount of space on site this the estate and the exhibition were the site of several [[Doctor Who convention]]s throughout the years. | As the Longleat Estate had a large amount of space on site this the estate and the exhibition were the site of several [[Doctor Who convention]]s throughout the years. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery position=center captionalign=center hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
File:Longleat 1990.jpg|Exhibition layout 1990 | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 22 April 2024
The Doctor Who Exhibition was held at Longleat House, and became the longest Doctor Who exhibition running for almost 30 years.
Longleat House was the stately home near Warminster in Wiltshire, and home to the Marquess of Bath. It also included Britain's first safari park and garden maze. It was open to the public, along with other attractions held on the grounds. The exhibition, along with the site, also came to be the home of many a Doctor Who convention.
Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]
A winding passage lead patrons through a series of wall mounted mounted on each side culminating in a console room which again was ringed by further display units.[1]
Notable elements[[edit] | [edit source]]
Promotion[[edit] | [edit source]]
- It was promoted in continuity announcements at the time, following the programme broadcasts.
- A promotional item on Blue Peter in 1980 saw presenter Tina Heath encounter the Virus Nucleus and John Nathan-Turner previewing the forthcoming Season 18.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Based within an old stable block at Longleat House this was a somewhat smaller exhibition space than the Doctor Who Exhibition Blackpool.[1]
- This exhibition featured the TARDIS console which was first exhibited in the BBC tv Special Effects Exhibition.
- Like the Blackpool exhibition this had a seasonal opening.
- The was also, like the Blackpool exhibition opened in 1974, however, while the Blackpool exhibition closed in 1985, this exhibition ran far longer; until 2003!
- Like Blackpool during the winter months the exhibitions would be updated with props from stories that had recently been on TV at the time.[1]
Fire in 1996[[edit] | [edit source]]
On 25 September 1996, a fire broke out at the exhibition, attributed to the K9 prop's electrics. It destroyed many of the original props that were on display there.[2]
Site for conventions[[edit] | [edit source]]
As the Longleat Estate had a large amount of space on site this the estate and the exhibition were the site of several Doctor Who conventions throughout the years.
Gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Exhibition layout 1990
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Tim's Doctor Who Pages - The Longleat Exhibition
- Doctor Who Exhibitions - Site of photos from multiple exhibitions, including Longleat from multiple years.
