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The dates and times are as
published by the Museum in December 2007.
Please contact the Museum direct to confirm the events before
travelling.
N.B. The Museum reserves the right to vary the programme.
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4th |
Power from the Past |
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A collection of beautifully restored motorcycles,
bicycles, horse drawn vehicles and stationary engines (all
restored by The Friend's of
Beamish). |
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5th |
May Festivities |
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Traditional May Festivities in the Colliery Village.
Maypole Dancing, May Queen. |
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10th & 11th |
Steam Glorious Steam. |
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National Traction Engine Rally - engines from the 1890's
to 1930's in the Goods Yard and at the Railway Station.
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18th |
The Georgian Garden |
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Guided walks around the beautiful Georgian Gardens at Pockerley Manor. |
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24th & 25th |
Empire Celebrations |
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See the Town decorated with patriotic flags and bunting. Brass bands play to celebrate Empire Day. |
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1st |
Sunday School Anniversary |
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Children in period costume, recitals, hymn singing all in the Colliery Chapel. |
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7th & 8th |
1913 Military Camp |
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1st World War encampment. Members of the Great War
Society in full battle dress demonstrating 'skill at arms'
and military life in the early 1900's.
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28th & 29th |
North Country Quilting |
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See examples of the extensive Beamish Quilt Collection.
Demonstrations throughout the weekend. |
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12th & 13th |
National Archaeology Weekend |
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At Pockerley Manor, a whole host of fascinating
demonstrations and activities, including calligraphy,
baking, candle making, bee skep making and traditional pole
lathing. |
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19th |
Cleveland Bay Discovery Day |
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A rare horse breed with origins in the North of England. |
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9th |
Georgian Fair |
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1825 fair at Pockerley Manor. |
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9th & 10th |
Napoleonic Recruiting Muster |
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Authentic recreation of a recruiting muster by the 68th
Regiment of the Light Infantry in full battle dress at
Pockerley Manor. |
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9th & 10th |
North Country Quilting |
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See examples of the extensive Beamish Quilt Collection. Demonstrations throughout the weekend. |
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23rd |
Horse Ploughing Match & Country Crafts |
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Ploughmen from around the country compete in the annual
Beamish event. Watch the magnificent heavy horses at
work. |
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23rd & 24th |
Lace Making Weekend |
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Demonstrations of this fascinating
craft. |
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6th & 7th |
Prize Leek Show |
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Traditional Leek & Flower show followed by the
customary auction to close the event |
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7th |
Harvest Festival |
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There will be a Harvest Festival service in the Colliery
Chapel. |
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20th & 21st |
Corn Dolly Weekend |
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Try your hand at the Corn Dolly Exhibition in The Town
and see the corn dollies on display around the Museum
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11th & 12th |
Harvest Home Supper |
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Preparations for the Harvest Home Supper at Home Farm
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In addition to the events listed, there are a number of fascinating demonstrations and ‘happenings' at Beamish throughout the summer season. Highlights include - Steaming at the Station - Demonstrations of shunting with Locomotives in Steam at the Railway Station. Brass Band Concerts - On summer Sundays in The Town park Bandstand. Chapel Choirs - Local Methodist choirs will give recitals in The Colliery Village Chapel on some summer Saturdays & Sundays. Harness Making Demonstrations of leather harness making in the Carriage House in The Town. Concertina Player – Traditional concertina tunes in Home Farm kitchen. Basket Making - Demonstrations of traditional basket making with the opportunity to buy the handmade crafts at Home Farm. Corn Dollies – Display and demonstrations of Corn Dolly making at Pockerley Manor and at Home Farm.
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The dates and times are as
published by the Museum in December 2007.
Please Contact the Museum direct to confirm the events before
travelling.
N.B. The Museum reserves the right to vary the programme.
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