News - Tees Valley Museums

01 March 2023

Talking Tees Valley: Dining on the Railways

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

This month we are exploring what it was like dining on the railways, how it came to define luxury travel and how it shaped our 'snack on the go' experience.

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08 February 2023

Talking Tees Valley: The Japanese Collections

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

This month we look at the Japanese collections kept by our Museums. From a set of Samurai armour to kimonos and decorative sculptures, there is a lot to see, and we will show you how to make your own Origami Fox.

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02 January 2023

Talking Tees Valley: Servants and Domestic Lives

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

For Januarys pack we explore the lives of the domestic servants that would have worked at Preston Hall, now Preston Park Museum and Grounds.

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05 December 2022

Talking Tees Valley: Christmas

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

It’s Christmas! In this edition we are looking into the histories of some of the most recognisable parts of Christmas – the crackers, carols and Christmas tree decorations, and we’ve included a fun recipe so you can make your own frosted fruits!

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31 October 2022

Talking Tees Valley: The Bombardment of the Hartlepools

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

This Remembrance Day (11th November) we are looking at the Bombardment of the Hartlepools which took place in December 1914.

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03 October 2022

Talking Tees Valley: Meccano, Hornby and Airfix

Each month we use objects and photos from our museums in the Tees Valley to take a closer look at the lives and stories from people in our area.

This month we look at the Meccano, Hornby and Airfix sets kept in our museums. Find out about the history of these three companies and how they made their signature toys, and also learn how to make your own paper airplane.

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