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11 February 2022

Talking Tees Valley: Office Work

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 office work. We will investigate the rise of women in the workplace, the history of typewriters, and how Ashmore, Benson and Pease were once stationed at Preston Hall.

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11 January 2022

Talking Tees Valley: Valentines Day

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 celebrating Valentines day a bit early by looking into our collections of valentines day cards, the history of giving chocolates to loved ones and exploring some romantic poems, penned over 100 years ago!

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07 December 2021

Talking Tees Valley: Toys and Games

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, with Christmas just around the corner, we look back at toys and games through the ages. From spinning tops and jigsaws, to Meccano and Star Wars, there was a lot of fun to be had.

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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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