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Nick Rodger

The Eagle diary: Forget The Open, the grass is greener in Southport museum

Play is underway in the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale (Image: Jacob King)

If you need a break from the all-consuming golf here at Royal Birkdale, a little trip to the British Lawnmower museum in Southport is always worthwhile.

Wonderfully jam-packed with grass-cutting antiquities, trail-blazing trimmers and gardening artefacts of the rich and famous, this delightfully niche gem retains a charming character not often seen in these modern times. It’s a bit like the diarist.

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