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Volunteers learning new skills at the Washburn Heritage centre
Volunteers learning new skills at the Washburn Heritage centre

Projects

Life and death in the Washburn Valley

The history of Fewston Churchyard will be researched to reveal the roots of the local community.

Collecting the Troubles and Beyond

Projects

Collecting the Troubles and Beyond

This three-year project aimed to strategically develop the collection of material related to the Troubles in National Museums of Northern Ireland (NMNI).

People in science fiction costumes

Projects

Exploring Childhoods

This project allowed the museum to be more adventurous, deepen relationships with community partners and seek out new audiences for more contemporary collections.

Newcastle Rotary Club's Annual Outing for the Blind
Some of the officials and guests ready for Newcastle Rotary Club's annual outing to Whitley Bay

Projects

Exploring visual impairment in Newcastle

Visually impaired volunteers investigated the 150-year-old history of their society to learn more about blind heritage in the North East

Women wearing uniforms, stood at tables in a factory, making biscuits.
Women working in Carr's biscuit factory

Projects

Celebrating the Spirit of the Cracker Packers

This inspiring community heritage project explores the fascinating lives of Carlisle’s ‘Cracker Packers’ through the ages.

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