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Alcan fund keeps Woodhorn Museum railway going

JournalLive — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:28:00 GMT

A MINIATURE railway which symbolises the North East’s proud coal mining heritage has been given a financial boost to help keep it on track for another 15 years.

Costumes of the stars go on display at Woodhorn

JournalLive — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:29:00 GMT

FROM period classics to sword and sandals epics, they have helped create unforgettable visual feasts for film fans for more than half a century.

Morpeth Victorian vicar’s photographs showcased on Facebook

JournalLive — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN Victorian vicar Roderick MacLeod was not working hard to save his parishioners’ souls, he was enthusiastically capturing their lives on camera.

Another accolade for green tourism

JournalLive — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A LEADING visitor attraction which was developed at a former working colliery has won its second accolade for green tourism in four months

First chance to see Pitman Painter's work at Woodhorn Museum

JournalLive — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THIS striking oil painting by one of Ashington’s famed Pitmen Painters is going on show to the public for the first time as part of a nationwide celebration of art.

Woodhorn Museum launches project to mark death of Emily Davison

JournalLive — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

YOUNG history buffs are being targeted in a special education project launched to help remember the ultimate sacrifice made by a famed North East women’s rights campaigner.

Dressing The Stars exhibition comes to Woodhorn Museum

JournalLive — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DAZZLING costumes from a selection of award-winning and blockbuster movies will be showcased in a new exhibition at a leading Northumberland visitor centre next month.

Woodhorn Museum makes 19th century Alnwick artist’s drawings available online

JournalLive — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A FASCINATING collection of old drawings featuring the diverse characters of a North East market town in the early 19th century has been made available to a wider audience.

Woodhorn Museum to host Big Draw drop-in session

JournalLive — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT

YOUNG artists are being invited to show off their drawing skills at Woodhorn Museum near Ashington later this month.

Woodhorn Museum gets highest rating in awards scheme

JournalLive — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A FORMER working pit which was transformed into a flagship heritage museum has now become a “gold mine” after its green credentials were recognised in a national awards scheme.