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Seven Stories, the Centre for Children's Books

Seven Stories, 30 Lime Street, Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ, Tyne & Wear, England

At the heart of Seven Stories is a treasure trove of original artwork and manuscripts which records the creative process involved in making a children's book and provides an insight into the working lives of authors and illustrators. Seven Stories is the only place in the UK which is actively collecting original artwork by British writers and illustrators for children. Generous donations of work have been received from many leading figures in the world of children's literature. Our aim is to make the collection accessible to a wide audience - from school children participating in education programmes and families visiting exhibitions through to researchers from around the world.

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Contact Details

Tel : 0845 271 0777
Fax : 0191 261 1931
E-mail : info@sevenstories.org.uk
alison.neill@sevenstories.org.uk
collections@sevenstories.org.uk
liz.paton@sevenstories.org.uk
kathryn.row@sevenstories.org.uk

URL : www.sevenstories.org.uk

Open

Mon-Sat: 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun: 11.00am - 5.00pm

Admission Charges

Adult Single: £5.50 Adult Annual: £20.00 Child/Concession Single: £4.50 Child/Concession Annual: £15 Family Single: £16 Family Annual: £49.50

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Description

At the heart of Seven Stories is a treasure trove of original artwork and manuscripts which records the creative process involved in making a children's book and provides an insight into the working lives of authors and illustrators. Seven Stories is the only place in the UK which is actively collecting original artwork by British writers and illustrators for children. Generous donations of work have been received from many leading figures in the world of children's literature. Our aim is to make the collection accessible to a wide audience - from school children participating in education programmes and families visiting exhibitions through to researchers from around the world.

General Information

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours

Collections

Public access available to collections information

Disability Access

Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan

Children and Families

Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area

General Education

Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available

Facilities

Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop

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