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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery


"The museum is spread over two floors telling the story of the borough's social, industrial and maritime history from 4,000 years ago to the present day through a range of displays, exhibitions and nationally significant works of art." The museum is run by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums on behalf of South Tyneside Council. The museum building is Grade 2 Listed and was originally built in 1860 for the South Shields Literary, Mechanical and Scientific Institution. In 1873 the building became the town’s first free Public Library. It first opened as a museum in 1876.

Museums, Archives, Galleries and Collections Ocean Road 1876 Art Galleries Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums James Wilson Carmichael (1800 - 1868) South Shields
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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Catherine Cookson's Room at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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Seaside Souvenir at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
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South Shields Museum and Art Gallery during the First World War
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King Street from Mile End Road, South Shields
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Tyne and Wear HER(8084): South Shields, Ocean Road, Museum and Art Gallery
- "1858-60. Former Public Library and Museum. John Wardle, architect. Buff coloured brick, stone dressings, flat roof. Two storeys and basement. Three bays, the centre one of which breaks forward and …
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List number: 1232317
List grade: 2
Post code: NE33 2JA
Grid ref: NZ3646667269
Borough: South Tyneside

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