Wed 10th September 2.00pm Cabinet of Curiosities

Cabinets of Curiosity are believed to be the forerunner of many museums around the world. Popular from the 15th century these private collections were owned by the great and good of the day and were used to entertain and impress family and friends. Cabinets of Curiosity served as collections to reflect the particular interest of…

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Wednesday 8th October 2.00pm Patterson Pottery

Tony, the great great grandson of Thomas Patterson presents “Patterson Pottery”. Thomas Patterson, a 19th century Earthenware Manufacturer lived in Low Fell Gateshead and  the first documented record of his involvement with pottery was in 1816. Tony’s talk touches on early family history and his endeavours in identifying and purchasing items of Patterson Pottery over…

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