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08 November 2021

Talking Tees Valley: Local Actresses

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 some of the early film stars who were born in the Tees Valley. Many early film stars have come from the Tees Valley so in this edition we are looking at local women who rose to stardom.

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26 October 2021

Talking Tees Valley: Records and Dancing

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 Dancing and Records, and the love of music in the Tees Valley. From the Spa in Saltburn to the Queens Rink Ballroom in Hartlepool, the Tees Valley had many music and dancing halls that were popular with young and old alike.

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26 October 2021

Talking Tees Valley: Pubs and Breweries

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 back at local pubs in the area, how they have changed over the years, and look into one of the largest brewing companies in the North East, Camerons.

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31 August 2021

Talking Tees Valley: Seaside Holidays

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 take a trip to the seaside and look back on holidays. We’ll find out how Redcar and Saltburn became popular holiday spots, and about all the fun activities you can do on the beach.

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30 July 2021

Talking Tees Valley: The Mellanby Brothers

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 looking at a very special collection of objects that tell the stories of two brothers from Stockton-on-Tees who fought during the Second World War.

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14 July 2021

On Track for Change

On Track for Change began after an ‘artificial limb bench’ was spotted on a plan of North Road Locomotive Works. Research has now uncovered not only a history of artificial limb making, but also of disability on the railways.

The museum was awarded £36,900 from Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants to commission The Alternative Limb Project to create a new installation dedicated to railway employees and passengers who suffered the loss of limbs while working on the railways.

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