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Talking Tees Valley: Behind the Scenes

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 time we are going to take a look behind the scenes of our museums and introduce you to our collections and some of the people who look after them.

Talking Tees Valley: Stockton and Thornaby Hospital

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 looking back at one of Stockton’s first hospitals, from its humble beginnings to its years as an important service for the town. We will also look into the life of one of the Nurses who worked there.

Talking Tees Valley: Children's Clothing

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.

In this pack we are looking at our children's clothing collections and learning all about how people dressed their kids in the past. Look out for some over the top hats! This pack contains discussion points, interactives and a cut out activity for you to enjoy!

Talking Tees Valley: Nature of the Tees Valley

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 nature and wildlife of our home. We will look at the places you can go and some of the animals you can see, and we have activities you can take part in to enjoy our wildlife safely and creatively.

Talking Tees Valley: Crime and Punishment

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 time we are delving into our crime and punishment collections and exploring the different stories we hold relating to the local history of crime.

Talking Tees Valley: Margaret Wright photography

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 life of Margaret Wright, a photographer who worked in Middlesbrough between the 1890s and 1930s.

We will look at the places and people she photographed, and the types of cameras she would have used, and we have a fun Cut-out and Stick Photograph Studio activity.