Tag Archives: World War One

Discovery Museum welcomes home World War One objects

Collections & Objects   Discovery Museum   Local History   Social History
Posted by administrator on October 11, 2012     Permalink     Comments (4)

At the end of a discussion with Mr Richardson and his wife at Discovery Museum today I found myself quite emotional! We had spoken a few times on the phone to arrange this meeting. For years Mr Richardson had been… Read more

Monkwearmouth Station Bombed!

Local History   Military History   Social History
Posted by administrator on April 5, 2012     Permalink     Comments (8)

When first built there was a roof over the lines between the main building at Monkwearmouth Station and the Goods Yard on the west side. This roof provided shelter for the passengers waiting for their trains. On the night of… Read more