Posts by venue: World War 1

A trip into the past in Jesmond Vale

Discovery Museum   Exhibitions   Local History   World War 1
Posted by administrator on November 21, 2014     Permalink     Comments (2)

At the time of the First World War, there was a thriving community along the edge of the Ouseburn in Jesmond Vale. The street pictured is probably Woodbine Terrace, in the Vale, which has since been demolished. However, we can still see… Read more

Highs and Lows of First World War Street Parties in Newcastle and Tyneside

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Posted by administrator on November 13, 2014     Permalink     Leave a comment

This sunny scene in Byker shows one of hundreds of back-lane tea parties that took place in Newcastle in the lovely hot summer of 1919. The parties celebrated the Peace Treaty of June 28th, which finally ended the First World War.… Read more

First World War Stories: Bringing the Unknown Warrior home

Collections & Objects   Discovery Museum   Local History   Maritime History   Military History   Social History   The Archives   World War 1
Posted by administrator on November 10, 2014     Permalink     Comments (2)

    The shipyard of R. & W. Hawthorn Leslie at Hebburn built many fine ships, perhaps none as admired as HMS Kelly. However, during the First World War the firm built a torpedo boat destroyer, which also has a… Read more

Family memories – a soldier’s Great War sketchbook

Local History   Military History   Social History   World War 1
Posted by administrator on October 17, 2014     Permalink     Leave a comment

Recently, one of our visitors has shown us some interesting First World War drawings by his grandfather, Private James McGarrigle. A coal miner at Seaton Delaval before he joined up, Private McGarrigle was a soldier with 7th Northumberland Fusiliers Observation… Read more

First World War Party in Pilgrim Street, Newcastle

Art   Discovery Museum   Laing Art Gallery   Local History   Social History   World War 1
Posted by administrator on October 2, 2014     Permalink     Leave a comment

There was an absolute craze for street parties in Newcastle in August 1919 to celebrate the signing of the Peace Treaty on June 28th – the official end of the First World War. There were a few ‘Peace’ and ‘Victory’… Read more