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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 16th September, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides – then pop into the lecture theatre at 1:30pm for a talk about the Blyth and Tyne Railway from local expert Les Turnbull. Part of Heritage Open Daya 2026.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Heritage Open Days: join us for a FREE talk at the launch of Les Turnbull's book, "The Return of the Blyth and Tyne”, that explores the 400-year history of line we now call the Northumberland Line. Also, join us for an informative tour of our historic building with our friendly guides (10am-3pm)

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Job opportunity! 👉🏼 Please share with anyone you think may be interested. We are looking for confident, friendly and proactive Food & Beverage Assistants to join our flexible hospitality team. More info and the person spec can found at the following link. 📎 thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Public Access Restrictions 👇🏼 FULL BUILDING Tues 18th Aug: All Day Sat 22nd Aug: All Day Sat 7th Nov: From 2:30pm Sat 14th Nov: All Day 5|QUARTER CAFÉ BAR Sat 18th Sept: From 2:30pm Thu 22nd Sept: From 11:30am Fri 7th Sept: From 11:30am Sat 14th Oct: From 2:30pm Thank you for your cooperation.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Today's free screenings, Monday 3rd August: FAMILY FILM MORNINGS - The Scarecrow's Wedding (2015, BSL) Starts 10:30 HERITAGE ON SCREEN AFTERNOONS [in partnership with Amber Online and @sidegallery.bsky.social ] - Dream On (1991) Starts: 14:15

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our “Summer of Discovery” programme is underway, with range of free family activities throughout the holidays, including creative crafts, our Little Explorers Trail and family & heritage film screenings – all drop-in, all free! Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Hello. We have had to close our 5|Quarter Café tomorrow (27th July) due to some essential maintenance. We will be back Tuesday as usual! Thanks.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Our Summer of Discovery programme kicks off next week! From Tues 28th July, come experience our Little Explorers trail, crafts & creative play, family & heritage films + a chance to see some of our archive. ALL FREE, ALL DROP-IN. No booking Full details: thecommonroom.org.uk/summer-of-di...

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Summer of Discovery 2026 - The Common Room

This summer, we're inviting families to discover, explore and create with our Summer of Discovery programme – a season of free activities to drop in and enjoy.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Heads up! Our 5|Quarter Café Bar will be closed tomorrow, 24 July. Sorry for any inconvenience. Back next week, Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm. ☕ See you then?

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📣 Our future has been safeguarded, with Newcastle City Council taking ownership of the building. From autumn, we'll join North East Museums, becoming part of their portfolio of 12 museums & galleries across the region, and our historic building & remarkable archive protected for generations to come.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Skip the rowdiness and enjoy a gentler approach to the beautiful game! ⚽️ We are thrilled to offer an alternative social venue to watch the World Cup at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Leave the packed pub crush behind and join us in a relaxed, classy atmosphere for England vs. Panama.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Join us this Saturday at The Common Room for the Northern Chords Festival! 🎻 Expect a gorgeous evening of 'Nature & Folk' featuring The Lark Ascending. Huge thanks to Scops Arts Trust & Sir James Knott Trust for their vital support of the organisers. Tickets 👇 thecommonroom.org.uk/event/northe...

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Lonely Tower Film & Media @lonelytower.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Join us at Redhills Durham for a very special documentary film premiere - 'DEFIANT - County Durham, the Miners' Strike and its Legacy' on the 5th of July, ahead of this years Big Meeting tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/defian...

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Defiant: County Durham, The Miners’ Strike and its Legacy – Film Premiere and Q&A – Tickets – Redhills Durham

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Lonely Tower Film & Media @lonelytower.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Did you know that the humble match was invented here in the North East? Stockton's John Walker changed everything in 1826 when his invention provided instant fire. A documentary film we produced with the fine folks of the British Matchbox Label & Bookmatch Society - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXHu...

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JOHN WALKER - LIGHTING UP THE WORLD

YouTube video by Lonely Tower Film & Media

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Our June public events: 4th: NEIMME Lecture - Critical Metal Exploration 10th: General Admission Day 17th: Opt Indie Books: The Spirit of Stone with Wyl Menmuir 26th: Whisky Tasting with Mark Watt. 27th: Northern Chords Festival 27th: Newcastle Poetry Festival thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on/

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What's On - The Common Room

Our programme of events welcomes all audiences to discover our building. We also run special seasonal events and film screenings, as well as gigs.

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isamack.bsky.social @isamack.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Ready, set, go! Night 3 of #Pint26 #Newcastle and we are going big tonight! Like black hole big @pintofscience.uk @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Tonight! From phantom sounds that won't stop to technologies that sharpen our vision beyond what seems possible. Learn why tinnitus might exist at all & how tools built to study galaxies are now helping us understand cells in our eyes & brain activity! Tix tinyurl.com/326jtnfm @pintofscience.uk

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

ON SALE: The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present Briana Corrigan, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South. This is rare opportunity to experience an intimate evening of story & song with the iconic voice of Briana Corrigan this October. thecommonroom.org.uk/event/briana...

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Briana Corrigan - The Common Room

The Common Room & Hapless Museum Worker Gigs present...Briana Corrigan, BRIT-winning former vocalist of The Beautiful South, leading the evening on vocals and guitar, backed by a beautifully stripped-...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Saving paper back in 1727... This book works from either end! It made cataloguing tricky but it's now fully online with images to browse and download at: thecommonroom.corals.photos/app/?keyword...

A book cover dated 1727 with one title side upside down

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isamack.bsky.social @isamack.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Tickets on sale from today! For #Pint26 Newcastle has 9 events across 3 venues. The Cosy Dove @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social Newcastle Cricket Club See what's on and get your tickets before they sell out pintofscience.co.uk/events/newca... @pintofscience.uk

Picture of the Artemis 2 crew hugging with happiness in their cabin. Words overlayed at the top and bottom of the image read "When you make it back to Earth ... in time to get Pint if Science tickets!"

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Join us at The Common Room on 23rd of April for an introduction to Doon the Waggonway: a Railway Heritage Walk, a brilliant new booklet by historian Les Turnbull that reclaims Tyneside’s rightful place as the true cradle of the railways. Free event.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

☹️ Unfortunately, our coffee machine is out of order this morning. We'll update once our engineer has had a look. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

An Easter adventure awaits at The Common Room 🐰 Search the building, uncover hidden letters, and solve the puzzle for a choccie reward 🔎 🍫 🕙 16th April | Drop in any time from 10am–3pm ☕ 10% off café treats 🎨 Crafts for little ones FREE to attend, just come along! 🐣 [No booking required]

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Tomorrow afternoon, Johnny Handle will be joined by Benny Graham, Jim Mageean, Ingrid and Barrie Temple who will perform a selection of songs and poems from the book Coalfields of Song and Verse, a collection of coal mining songs and poems. Doors 1pm. Read more thecommonroom.org.uk/event/coalfi...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

☀️ What’s on your summer wishlist for The Common Room? 🏛️ We’re planning our programme and want your ideas! Tell us what you’d enjoy via our survey to help shape a brilliant, family-friendly summer: forms.gle/Wt4KxPo642Gj... Comment & reshare to help us get the word out!

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RLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 16/02/2026

💠 Meet our #RLUK26 Keynote 🎙️ Dr Carla Hayden was 14th Librarian of Congress, 1st woman & African American to lead LoC. Dr Hayden is currently Senior Fellow @mellon.org advising on opportunities to support + advance libraries & archives #RLUK26 is a virtual event on 25-26 March ℹ️ 🎟 bit.ly/RLUKconf

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The Tyne Bar @thetynebar.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🥞 Free Food (pancakes) Tuesday! Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday and we’re flipping the script on your evening meal. 🌀 Ham and cheese crispy pancakes with salad - or - 🌿 Ratatouille crepes with salad 🍋 Classic lemon and sugar crepes FREE with a £7 bar spend, 7pm-9pm

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

📅 18 Feb: The Scarecrow’s Wedding & Tiddler screenings, crafts + ducks! 🦆 🎟️ Films & Crafts: Only £4 a child - adults go free with children (under 1s free). It’s also our FREE General Admission Day to explore the historic building with our friendly room guides. #halfterm #FamilyFun #ncl

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Half Term Films & Crafts: The Scarecrow’s Wedding & Tiddler + Ducks! - The Common Room

Join us this half term for a fun, family-friendly day featuring screenings of The Scarecrow’s Wedding and Tiddler +...

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

So many great submissions! But it's TWO days this year so still space for more papers or workshops at: "People Powered: human centred innovation" NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. Deadline: 1st Feb More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/ #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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The Crack Magazine @thecrackmagazine.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Wandering Oak presents TVAM + Marina Zispin @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social on Sat 28 Feb. Hypnotic tracks which straddle a spectrum of influence; with Boards of Canada's irresistible nostalgia, Suicide's deconstructed rock'n'roll & MBV's infinite noise. thecommonroom.org.uk/event/tvam-p...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

From all of us at The Common Room, we'd like to wish you a very happy 2026. With the new year stretching out before us, we're looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones when our doors reopen on January 5th.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

This coming Saturday, we have a cosy family day at The Common Room. Join Mog for Christmas chaos in a screening of the much loved film. We have bauble decorating & other crafty things for the little ones to enjoy. Plus, a tasty treat for each child...yum! Our café bar also some festive specials!

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

It's the final General Admission day of 2025. Pop in, have a chat and learn about the history and future of our building. Or, pop into our café bar for a festive hot drink and sweet treat. Thank you to all who have visited us on General Admission days this year.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Still to come in Dec at The Common Room🎄 10th: General Admission 🏛️ 12th: Whisky Tasting 🥃 15th: IDER 🎤 19th: Gloria Love: Xmas Extravaganza 💃 20th: Mog’s Christmas 🐱 & Candlelight Christmas Concert 🕯️ Plus our Festive Menu at 5|Quarter café bar ☕ Tickets & info: 🎟️ thecommonroom.org.uk/whats-on

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🎄✨ Feeling festive? There are just a few tickets left for our cosy evening Christmas Bottle Painting event at The Common Room. Bring your creativity & get into the holiday spirit - paint your own festive bottles, turn them into personalised decor or gifts, & enjoy a warm, fun-filled evening 🎁🖌️

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📣 General Admission Day is tomorrow! Come along and have a guided tour around The Common Room - explore the building, soak up the history, & learn what makes this place so special. 🕰️ 10am–4pm. 5|Quarter café will be serving hot drinks & light snacks. 👉 Bring a friend & enjoy a relaxed look around

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Dec 20th - Our festive family film back! Enjoy a Christmas adventure starring our favourite, forgetful cat. Come early for some crafting time in our Wood Hall beforehand. Includes a delicious treat for every child. Festive drinks & snacks available at 5|Quarter Café Bar. Doors: 11:00 Film: 11:30

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Mog's Christmas + family activities - The Common Room

On sale now – our festive family screening is back! Enjoy a festive adventure starring our favourite forgetful family...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🧑‍🎨🖍️ Craft a unique Christmas decoration or gift that's beautifully illuminated with fairly lights, perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to this festive season. Also, enjoy festive drinks and snacks available at 5|Quarter Café Bar. See more information: thecommonroom.org.uk/event/christ...

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Christmas: Bottle Painting - The Common Room

Create and take home a unique Christmas decoration or gift lit up with fairly lights. Festive drinks & snacks...

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Looking to host a music or comedy event? We are offering FREE ROOM* HIRE at the Common Room throughout January & February 2026. Email us at events@thecommonroom.org.uk to see availability. *Wood Hall and Lecture Theatre (music and comedy shows).

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Save the Date! NAG Seminar and Forum is coming to Nottingham for 2026 and we're making it a two day event 🎉 - 20th and 21st May 2026 - Albert Hall, Nottingham More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/ 📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26

Save the date NAG seminar 2026. Image of a pin stuck into a map at Nottingham. 20 &21 May 2026, Albert Hall, Nottingham, also with NAG Forum 20th May. More info https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Morning. Unfortunately, we have had to close the café due to staff illness. We will hopefully be back as usual tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We are hiring - please share ↗️ Want to work in a beautiful, city centre, Grade II* listed building? We currently have the following job vacancy: 🍹 Food and Beverage Supervisor 🕰️ 20 hours minimum per week 📍 Newcastle, 2 min from Central Station 🔗 Apply now: thecommonroom.org.uk/work-with-us/

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Work With Us - The Common Room

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Our pamphlet collections contain some unexpected joys but this series of photos of a man testing the strength of a new silicate foam has to be our cataloguing favourite for today…. minst.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...

Man in boiler suit and 70s hair theatrically drops weight into bucket of foam. Images have colour shifted with age

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

We had such a lovely, sold-out evening of music from James Yorkston & Nina Persson earlier this week. Their funny stories & brilliant rapport between songs made it extra special. Thanks to all the wonderful people who attended & made it a night to remember. @jamesyorkston.bsky.social

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I know we've still got the rest of Autumn to enjoy but we are planning our festive programme of events. Keep an eye out for more information in due course.

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The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

On sept. General Admission, come & re-live your memories of S&DR150 with materials from the 1975 celebrations. It's the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway - but how did they celebrate in 1925? See original souvenirs they produced 100 years ago! Our café bar will also be open ☕🥐

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