IT'S all systems go to return to the 1950s in the Vale of Clwyd!

After being closed for three months, the award-winning 1950s Museum in Denbigh - home to the Great Train Robbery getaway vehicle - is all set to keep on entertaining.

All sustainable development requires change and owner Sparrow Harrison is moving forward.

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He has separated his captivating 1950s Museum, at Denbigh, from the work of the Cae Dai Trust - that he founded to help those with mental health problems and vulnerabilities - to keep the museum entertaining visitors for the forthcoming spring/summer season.

Going solo in direction into the forthcoming spring and summer season, Sparrow - and his trusty volunteers - have nothing but positive vibes for the future.

Sparrow said: "The public love the museum.

"It is such a rare find and it deserves the rich acclaim it receives.

"People love the memories it evokes, and they love sharing those memories with their families and friends.

"We have so many exhibits that fascinate our visitors, from classic cars, sport, music, film, music and crime memorabilia - and the fact that the museum provided support for those with vulnerabilities has made it a key resource and attraction for the local community and visitors to the area alike.

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"Moving forward, I will be running the museum as an amenity for the benefit of generations to come.

"It is important for us to remember our past; and this museum encapsulates much of the history that made us what we are today."

The museum takes people on a journey back in time.

It is filled with a huge collection of artefacts which have been added to over the past 30 years it has been open.

Some of the artefacts date back to the 1960s and 1940s as well, such as one of the main exhibits - the getaway vehicle for the Great Train Robbery.

But it is mostly an immersion into life in the 1950s that is on offer with items ranging from a pink Cadillac to a wall to floor collection of old cigarette cartons and smoking memorabilia.

A Ford Fiesta owned by former hostess Christine Keeler is also part of the selection of retro-memorabilia.

The 1950s Museum started off as a car park full of fancy cars and it had just one small building dedicated to the collection.

Most of the motor exhibits were tragically lost in a fire, but the museum rose from the ashes because of donations from businesses and members of the public.

The museum is still entirely interactive.

The objects are not behind glass, visitors can pick things up and really immerse themselves in the different sections that represent different parts of the 1950s.

Sparrow added: "People find the museum a memory-jogger to a past life and it brings people alive to see the objects from their past.

"It is magical to see, and I am happy to continue to work on its development - for the enjoyment of everyone - as long as I can."

Adults are encouraged to donate £7.50 to access the museum, with concessions for children and groups.

The museum is open every day from 11am to 4pm.

Enquiries can be made via The 1950s Museum, Denbigh Facebook page or by calling 01745 817004.