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December 4 2008

Welcome to Newcastle and Gateshead
Angel of the North courtesy of www.steve-ellwood.org.uk

five to see in the city

Shows a black and white photograph of part of a famous Tyne boat on show at the Discovery Museum. It's name is written on the side, it says: 'Turbina'.
Stephen Palmer: The dead and alive songs
Vane
Lantern Light Trail
Bede's World
Candlelight Tour at Arbeia Roman Fort
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum (Tyne & Wear Museums)
Christmas Fayre at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery (Tyne and Wear Museums)
Tudor Lives at Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum
Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum (Tyne & Wear Museums)
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City Links

Who is Tyneside's most esteemed Geordie?

George Stephenson (locomotive engineer)

Lord Collingwood (second in command at Trafalgar)

Mary Astell (England's first feminist)

Rudolph Abel (superspy)

Alan Shearer (you know who he is!)

welcome

A visit to the twin cities of Newcastle and Gateshead affords the chance to take in everything from stunning Bridges and Industrial and Roman history to contemporary cutting edge galleries.

photo of a woman with a flourescent sign

YOUR MUSICAL MEMORABILIA WANTED BY DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOR NEW EXHIBITION

Newcastle Discovery Museum is putting out a public call for musical memories and memorabilia for a new exhibition about the North East’s music scene.

News: our archive of news, reviews and features

Beamish Museum Acquires Victorian Credit Crunch Watercolours

An album of watercolours depicting a nineteenth century credit crunch similar to that being experienced today has been acquired by Beamish Museum.

Local History: histories and heritage from community groups, museums and local residents

photograph of the chain bridge over the River Tyne

The Next Train & Granny's Roots In Scotswood Road

Read about growing up in the 1950s and a World War One war widow in these memories of Scotswood Road sent in with Storymaker.

City Trails: tours and features highlighting city heritage

Shows a photograph of bridges over the Tyne river

Two Cities, One River - Newcastle And Gateshead Heritage Trail

Roland Hancock believes Newcastle-upon-Tyne and its sister city Gateshead are built on twin foundation stones – religion and industry. Read on to find out why.

By Kids for Kids: local kids give us their view of heritage

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Show Me's Favourite Games

Museums and galleries around Britain have been busy making some great games - here's our annual round-up of favourites to keep you busy over the holidays.

Get Involved!

Got a story to tell about the old days in Newcastle and Gateshead? Do museums miss out your history? Get your past online by having a go with our simple to use Storymaker program. Follow the steps to build a feature or trail and see it online as you work.

Mauretania Oil Painting From QE2 Handed To Discovery Museum

An oil painting by 19th century artist T.M. Hemy has been handed to Newcastle’s Discovery Museum from its home on board the QE2.

Click here to find out more...

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