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Talking Tees Valley: Steel Stories

05 July 2021

Talking Tees Valley is a monthly activity pack that uses the museum and art collections in the Tees Valley museums to encourage discussions and conversations for people living with dementia.

In this pack we take a closer look at the steel industry in the Tees Valley, as represented by collections and images in our museums.

This activity pack contains images, discussion points and activities for you to enjoy.

Download your Steel Stories Pack here!

This photo was taken at the British Steel BOS (Basic Oxygen Steel-making) plant. Molten iron is being charged into one of the BOS converters to be made into steel.

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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