Tag Archives: South Shields

Trick or Treat?

Collections & Objects   Local History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Posted by administrator on October 26, 2011     Permalink     Leave a comment

With Halloween fast approaching, I got to thinking about what we have in the collections at South Shields Museum to represent this spooky time of year! I’ve recently been scanning a large collection of 35mm slides, taken by Ronald Sanderson… Read more

Songs of the Sea – preparing a print for loan

Art   Collections & Objects   Collections Management   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Posted by administrator on August 12, 2011     Permalink     Comments (2)

Here’s a picture of two of our conservators, Christina and Matt, working on a print from the collection at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery. The print is now out on loan to the National Glass Centre in Sunderland. For more info… Read more

Bob Renaut Blog No. 3 – Guest blog by South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Volunteers Jean and Wendy

Collections & Objects   Local History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   Volunteering
Posted by administrator on June 24, 2011     Permalink     Comments (2)

Hello. This is Jean and Wendy with more information about Bob Renaut who lectured in Art, Design and Photography at South Shields Marine and Technical College during the 1970s, 80s and 90s. We would like to show you some photos… Read more

Social History Volunteers at South Shields Museum

Collections & Objects   Collections Management   Local History   Maritime History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   Volunteering
Posted by administrator on June 1, 2011     Permalink     Comments (9)

1 to 7 June is Volunteers’ Week, an annual event which celebrates the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. The Week helps to raise the profile of the countless volunteers who regularly contribute to society, while… Read more

Bob Renaut Blog No. 2 – Guest blog by South Shields Museum & Art Gallery Volunteers Jean and Wendy

Collections & Objects   Fashion   Local History   Social History   South Shields Museum & Art Gallery   Volunteering
Posted by administrator on May 16, 2011     Permalink     Comments (5)

Bob was born on 8 April 1944, unfortunately only seven months after his father was killed on active duty as a Pilot Warrant Officer in the RAF. He attended South Shields Boy’s Grammar School, where he received school colours for… Read more