Find out the gruesome story behind this innocent looking pair of socks!
History
Find out all about the devastating outbreak of cholera that took place in Gateshead in the 1830s
HistoryScience
Learn about this important book on human anatomy
Find out about the science of plants and the story behind this 'curious' herbal
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Discover the history of one of Britain's favourite energy drinks
Go on an adventure to Mars with the help of elves and fairies!
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Learn more about the suffragist who used this banner in suffrage processions along Northumberland Street
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Discover the Trevelyans of Northumberland and why they were such an important family
Get an insight into the treatment of injured soldiers with these postcards
Find out more about the story of Alice in Wonderland and its creator, Lewis Carroll
Find out what these highly decorated illustrations were used for
Find out more about a woman who was a scholar, traveller, political officer, archaeologist and photographer
Find out about the man who helped his daughter learn to read by designing a book
Learn about this beautifully illustrated Roman Catholic prayer book which dates from the Middle Ages
Find out how communication in the Early Modern period differed from current methods with this interesting document.
Discover the significance of the flag that these fabrics were once a part of
Learn about the famous engineer and how he kept local miners safe in the 19th century
Learn more about this map and the differences between the past and present county of Northumberland
GeographyHistory
Learn all about the famous civil rights leader and his visit to Newcastle in 1967
Learn about this unknown Charles Dickens novel and what makes it so unique
EnglishHistory
Find out why people in the past collected autographs from famous people
Learn about the real inventor of the first light bulb who was awarded these special items
Find out more about a children's book illustrator who created beautifully illustrated calendars.
Understand the importance of this very special 17th century roadmap
Learn about the disastrous story behind this very candlebox
Find out about the owner of this match box, a young man from North Shields who served in the First War
Be intrigued by this 300 year old recipe book that gives an insight into food of the 16th century
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Find out about a tragic event nearby that you may never have heard of
Find out about the incredible history behind these hot air balloons
Find out about the man who created these images using wood blocks in the 18th century
