Posts by venue: Local History

The Family La Bonche Circus Collection, Part 1, an introduction – a guest blog by Alexandria Brown

Collections & Objects   Discovery Museum   Local History   Social History
Posted by administrator on February 28, 2019     Permalink     Leave a comment

Whilst on placement at Discovery Museum, aiding with contemporary collections, I was tasked with documenting the rather interesting La Bonche circus collection.  Throughout the process, I discovered that the world of circus carries a legacy of unique skills, customs and… Read more

“At your service ma’am,” local brands which saw us through the war – by Hannah Mather, Customer Service Assistant and Volunteer

Local History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   The Archives   Women
Posted by administrator on November 20, 2018     Permalink     Leave a comment

This blog examines brands of food, cosmetics and cleaning products which were locally made and advertised throughout WWII. Thomas Hedley & Company Ltd was a major British Company, based in Newcastle, that manufactured soaps. Two of its most well-known products… Read more

‘Make Do and Mend’: Woman magazine’s guide to wartime fashion – by Hannah Mather, Customer Service Assistant and Volunteer

Fashion   Local History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   Women
Posted by administrator on November 13, 2018     Permalink     Leave a comment

During wartime, it was expected of everyone to put all their efforts toward winning the war. This often meant working harder and making extra effort. The Make Do and Mend campaign encouraged people to make new by using material from… Read more

Was the North East the catalyst for the English Civil War? – A guest post by Volunteer Kate Buckley

Books   Great North Museum: Hancock   Local History
Posted by administrator on May 3, 2018     Permalink     Leave a comment

My name is Kate Buckley and I am a volunteer in the Great North Museum: Hancock Library. As a final year History student at Newcastle University it is probably unsurprising that I am interested in the English Civil War. However,… Read more

The Development of the Racing Shell: Tyne Innovations Part 2 – by Ian Whitehead

Discovery Museum   Local History   Social History   The Archives
Posted by administrator on March 27, 2018     Permalink     Leave a comment

In Part 1 I looked at the origins of boat racing on the River Tyne and went on to explore the Tyne contribution to the invention and refinement of the outrigger, the bringing inboard of the keel, single strake (shell) construction… Read more