We’re celebrating the ‘Stories From Shields’ with our new museum exhibition
A new museum exhibition is looking to celebrate the people, places and food heritage of South Shields.
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, on Ocean Road, is celebrating the ‘Stories From Shields’ with its brand new limited time exhibition from Thursday, April 23, until Saturday, April 25.
It will bring together the voices of local businesses and residents through a series of short films, storytelling, a specially designed postcard collection and the launch of a brand new food and drink heritage trail.
The exhibition will take over the Victorian Street inside the museum to let visitors explore what makes South Shields a unique place.
‘Putting local voices front and centre’
Created by Local Heroes, a North East-based storytelling platform, and funded as part of the legacy of England’s first Destination Development Partnership (DDP) Pilot, the exhibition is designed to boost the regional visitor economy and support sustainable growth.
Chris Jewitt, of Local Heroes, has expressed his delight at being able to share the limited time exhibition with members of the public.
He said: “This project is all about putting local voices front and centre.
“Every story, film and design has been shaped by the people of South Shields, and we’re excited to share that with the public through the exhibition.”
Ian Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of the NewcastleGateshead Initiative, which led the Destination Development Partnership, added: “The region's villages, towns and cities are bursting with stories, all rooted in a strong sense of pride and fondness for the culture and heritage of the area.
“We are delighted to have funded this incredible project in South Shields which is helping to share these stories, encouraging residents and visitors to connect more deeply with the town and get a true taste of Shields.”
New heritage trail
After visiting the exhibition, members of the public will be able to explore the food and heritage trail, which interweaves stories from residents and local businesses with a self-led trail route to follow.
The trail looks to offer a new way to explore South Shields beyond the museum's exhibition.
The ‘Stories From Shields’ exhibition is free for members of the public to attend, with no advanced booking required.
Full details can be found at: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/southshieldsmuseum/whats-on/stories-from-shields.