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Liz Rees @lizarees.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Copy of Bayeux Tapestry commissioned by J Collingwood Bruce to go on display @northeastmuseums.bsky.social (& a familar conservator working on it in the story) eyesandearsnortheast.substack.com/i/209193206/...

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Eyes & Ears 18.09.26

The start of something bigger

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📣 New community engagement development programme We are delighted to announce a fully-funded Community Engagement Development training programme for employees and freelancers working in Newcastle's arts and culture sector. Discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/new-com...

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We did it! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has donated or shared to help us display the Trafalgar Flag at Discovery Museum. Thanks to you, we've hit £20,000 in just three weeks. We're blown away by your support.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We're just 2% away from hitting our Collingwood Trafalgar Flag @crowdfunder.bsky.social stretch target. Historian and author Dan jackson explains why it matters, and why now is the time to give. You will help us get this historic flag on permanent display where it belongs - Newcastle upon Tyne.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Archives Officer (Searchroom) Fixed term, full time Apply by 8 September ⭐️ Customer Service Assistant Fixed term, part time Apply by 31 August ⭐️ Retail and Hospitality Assistants Casual, variable hours Apply by 28 August More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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Liz Rees @lizarees.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Congrats @northeastmuseums.bsky.social on reaching the funding target to display Collingwood's Trafalgar flag at Discovery Museum - still time to help further! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/collingwoo...

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Help us display Trafalgar Flag at Discovery Museum

Help us display the Battle of Trafalgar Flag flown from the flagship of Newcastle-born, Vice-Admiral Collingwood at Discovery Museum

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

NEWS - North East Museums has acquired a rare Union Flag ensuring it remains in the UK, with the support of several generous funders. The flag was flown from the HMS Royal Sovereign, flagship of Newcastle-born Vice-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Last chance to apply for these roles!

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Permanent, part time Apply by 5 August ⭐️ Administrative Assistant (HR) Permanent, part time Apply by 9 August ⭐️ Customer & Facilities Manager Permanent, full time Apply by 10 August More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We are thrilled to share that we have been shortlisted for the Power in Practice Award at National Arts and Cultural Education Awards 2026. The awards hosted by @curiousminds.org.uk shine a light on best practice and innovation in the field of creative and cultural learning.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

NEWS - We're excited that Neville Hall will be joining North East Museums later this year. This beautiful Victorian landmark building on Westgate Road is home to one of the world's most important mining engineering archives, documenting the North East's role in shaping the Industrial Age.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We want to say a massive thank you to our in-kind supporters, LED Supply & Fit and Swyft who have helped us refurbish Discovery Museum and Woodhorn Museum’s cafes. With new lighting from LED Supply & Fit and new, comfortable seating from Swyft, our cafes have had an upgrade.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’re very happy to continue our partnership with Lumo Trains through their support of Discovery Museum’s latest exhibition, ‘Things That Go’. The new playful transport exhibition for young children opens this July.

A bright blue train with 'lumo' written on the side going through green countryside. Behind the train is bright blue sky and a large wind turbine.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📣 Job opportunity - Assistant Documentation Officer We're looking for someone with a great understanding of collections management, excellent attention to detail and ICT skills. Apply by 5 July, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Bus company Stagecoach is sponsoring Discovery Museum’s new transport-themed exhibition, Things That Go. Stagecoach is one of the UK’s largest bus operators and provides services across the North East, including to and from our museums and galleries.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📣 Tender opportunity We are looking to appoint a provider to work with us to help us develop and then support delivery of a Community Engagement Staff development programme. Deadline for proposal submissions is Monday 29 June 2026. Discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📢 Job opportunity - Shop Assistant We are looking for an experienced retailer with excellent customer service and visual merchandising skills to join our team. Apply by 30 June, find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Sir Chris Mullin, Chair of North East Museums’ Strategic Board who has been knighted in the King’s Birthday Honours List! Take a look at the announcement 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/north-e...

A person stood, smiling at the camera. They are wearing a beige blazer and red jumper. Behind them the sign reads 'Discovery Museum'.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

📢 Job opportunity - Finds Liaison Assistant The successful candidate will have experience of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, as well as an interest and enthusiasm for research and archaeology. Apply by 2 July, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

The exterior of a large stone building, with 'The Hancock Museum' carved into the stone above the entrance. There is a large vertical sign which reads 'Museum' in white text on an orange background.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

📢 Job opportunity - Visitor Experience Assistant We're looking for an enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service skills to join our team at Hexham Old Gaol. Apply by 18 June, discover more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Visitor Experience Lead Part time, fixed term Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Administrative Assistant Part time, permanent Apply by 7 June 2026 ⭐️ Casual Retail and Hospitality Assistant Seasonal Apply by 31 May 2026 More information ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

NEWS - Great North Museum: Hancock manager Malavika Anderson has been announced as the co-chair of the University Museums Group, alongside Luke Syson.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📢 Job opportunity - Customer & Facilities Manager We're looking to appoint an experienced manager to lead our customer service team and manage four of our venues across North and South Tyneside. Apply by 26 April, full details 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

NEWS - Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend has secured £213,100 from the DCMS @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund to enhance the outdoor visitor experience at this UNESCO World Heritage Site on Hadrian’s Wall 🙌

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Flora 🏺 Ancient History Art @flaroh.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Apparently Segedunum Roman Fort turns 1900 this year! I snapped this pic on Saturday when visiting for a fascinating talk by Nick Hodgson on the sites history from pre-Roman settlements, to the reuse of the Roman forts stones in medieval buildings around Tyneside @northeastmuseums.bsky.social

View of the site and river taken from the panoramic tower at Segedunum in wallsend

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NEWS - North East Museums bidding to save rare Union Flag from the Battle of Trafalgar for the nation www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/bid-to-...

Historical Union Flag, made from wool bunting.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📢 New opportunity - Arts Facilitator We are looking for an experienced workshop leader to run our Saturday Art Classes at the Laing Art Gallery. 📅 Apply by Tuesday 24 March Take a look at the role ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/saturda...

A person painting on a small, unframed canvas. They are painting a small building, trees and a blue sky.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢 Job opportunity - Learning Coordinator We're looking to appoint an enthusiastic educator to join our team for the Laing Art Gallery and the Shipley Art Gallery. Apply by 15 March 2026, full details ⬇️ www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We're hiring! 📢 ⭐️ Customer Service Officer, Art Galleries Permanent, part time Apply by 11 March 2026 ⭐️ Customer Service Assistants Casual and Seasonal posts Apply by 12 March 2026 More information and how to apply ⬇️ northeastmuseums.org.uk/about/jobs

The side wall of a large brick building. Painted on the wall in green text reads 'Laing Art Gallery' on a white background. Below the text are three paintings.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Stat - visits to South Shields Museum & Art Gallery are up 31% since the opening of The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour - Monet: In the Presence of Nature. Continues until 25 March 2026. Will you be visiting?

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NENC Child Health & Wellbeing Network @everychildnenc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Applications are open now until Monday 2nd March. Apply here on the @northeastmuseums.bsky.social Museums website: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/chris-... Winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on 26th March. Watch Martin's video message on YouTube: youtu.be/HXI-LshYz8Q?...

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Chris Drinkwater Creative Health Awards

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

NEWS - Roof restoration work begins on Grade II listed Blandford House, home to Discovery Museum www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/roof-re...

Blandford House as it appeared in 'The Wheatsheaf' publication, July 1901. Copyright, National Co-Operative Archive.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

NORTH EAST MUSEUMS’ DIRECTOR JOINS OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT CHINA VISIT @keithmerrin.bsky.social has joined a delegation including the PM, the SoS for Business and Trade, and leading UK businesses and cultural organisations on a visit to China to discuss cultural and economic ties...

Keith Merrin, Director of North East Museums, standing at a lectern giving a speech to an audience.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Very welcome annoucement for the sector. Recognises the economic impact of cultural venues in our towns and cities, but also our work to reach everyone in communities, inspire young people and improve lives. www.gov.uk/government/n... @artscouncilengland.bsky.social

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Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

£1.5 billion will be invested in cultural organisations over a five-year period – turning the corner on underfunding over the last decade and more

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Keith Merrin @keithmerrin.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Great to bring Monet from The National Gallery to South Shields! @northeastmuseums.bsky.social

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

14 Jan - a Claude Monet painting arrives at South Shields Museum on loan from London's National Gallery ahead of going on public display from Saturday 17 January 2026.

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Art conservators with a Claude Monet painting.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Just a boy and his horse... From a collection of glass slides of fairground scenes found in the stores at Discovery Museum.

Black and white photograph. Boy resting his body and head on a horse that is laying down on the ground.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

We're delighted to announce that Discovery Museum has been awarded £193,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. These funds will allow us to create a new flexible space for a variety of exciting exhibitions, experiences and events. Find out more 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/news/newcast...

A family looking up at a large black and white ship with 'Turbinia' written on the side.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

We're hiring! 📢 Join our team as Project Co-ordinator - Exhibitions at Great North Museum: Hancock. If you have experience of developing a variety of exhibitions and displays, then we'd be delighted to hear from you. Closing soon, find out more 👇 www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/_/287814

The exterior of a large stone building, with a flag flying from the roof. Leading up to the entrance way there are a large set of steps. Above the entrance 'The Hancock Museum' is carved into the stone.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #ImagineIf2025 today! The conference’s afternoon workshops focused on inclusion, realising ambition and teacher wellbeing and development. We'll be sharing resources from today soon, keep an eye out for more information.

A person in a red jacket speaking to a group of people seated around tables. There is a question on the screen which reads ‘what did you value most about today?’.

A screen which reads 'Imagine If... teaching across the North East was truly inclusive, creative and empowering'.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

We’ve had a jammed-packed morning of inspiring and engaging speakers at our ‘Imagine If...’. conference for teachers and educators. Keith Merrin, Director of North East Museums, welcomed everyone to #ImagineIf2025, as we celebrate its ten year anniversary. 1/3

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

It's ‘Imagine If...’ today! 🎉 Join us as we share live updates from our annual conference for teachers and educators. #ImagineIf2025

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

'Imagine If...' is back next week 🎉 The conference will focus on The North East Combined Authority's Excellence in Education programme priorities: 📌 Inclusion 📌 Realising potential 📌 Teacher wellbeing and development Book your place for 13 November 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/imagin...

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Our ‘Imagine If...’ conference for teachers and educators is back in two weeks at the Great North Museum: Hancock. The conference will focus on inclusion, realising potential and teacher wellbeing and development. Book your free place for 13 November 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/imagin...

A text graphic which reads 'Imagine If... Workshop Themes. Teacher Wellbeing & Development, Inclusion, Realising Potential'. This is overlaid over a photograph of children looking up at something. Below the text are two logos, one reads 'North East Combined Authority, Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor, and the other 'North East Museums'.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Really pleased to be shortlisted at the North East Culture Awards 2025 for our partnership with Hodgson Sayers. We're working together to encourage young people into Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Maths careers.

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North East Museums @northeastmuseums.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Our annual ‘Imagine If...’ conference for teachers and educators is back in three weeks. At 'Imagine If...' you'll listen to interesting case studies, enjoy interactive workshops and network with your peers. Find out more and book your free place 👇 www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/imagin...

A text graphic overlaid over an image of colourful pieces of paper. The text reads 'Imagine If..., Thursday 13 November'. Below it are two logos, once which reads 'North East Combined Authority, Kim McGuiness, North East Mayor' and the other 'North East Museums' in the shape of a heart.

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Blue Cabin @bluecabin.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

🎖️Award opportunity! The Chris Drinkwater Award is open for entries now, celebrating collaborations between education and the arts, to address health and wellbeing in primary schools. Find more info here, via @northeastmuseums.bsky.social: www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/learn/chris-...

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