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History in the Making - 150 Years of South Shields Museum

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South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Ocean Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 2JA

Tel: +44 0191 456 8740

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An exciting retrospective exhibition at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery celebrates 150 years on Ocean Road. Discover the story of how the museum came to be, from its days as a Mechanical Institute and Library to the bright and bustling Museum it is today. Fond memories guaranteed.

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Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, South Tyneside

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