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The museum, housed in the old vicarage barn, displays machines, tools, and other objects from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries that were made and used in Björklinge. Included is a collection of clothing from the beginning of the 20th century. A number of photo exhibitions show Björklinge from times past to modern times, Björklinge in the 1920s, the church, church-related functions, and the 40-year history of the local historical society. The museum is one of the largest parish museums in Uppland.
References:Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune of Riomaggiore. It is the second-smallest of the famous Cinque Terre towns frequented by tourists, with a population of 353.
Manarola may be the oldest of the towns in the Cinque Terre, with the cornerstone of the church, San Lorenzo, dating from 1338. The local dialect is Manarolese, which is marginally different from the dialects in the nearby area. The name 'Manarola' is probably a dialectical evolution of the Latin, 'magna rota'. In the Manarolese dialect this was changed to 'magna roea' which means 'large wheel', in reference to the mill wheel in the town.
Manarola's primary industries have traditionally been fishing and wine-making. The local wine, called Sciacchetrà, is especially renowned; references from Roman writings mention the high quality of the wine produced in the region.