Look inside: Picture special as Beamish Museum reveals new 1950s exhibition

By Debra Fox

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 18th Jun 2019, 17:38 GMT

Beamish Museum has launched the first building in its much-anticipated 1950s Town project; a multi-million pound development to transform the museum.

We went along to take a look inside as the first building was revealed – flick through our pictures to see what you recognise from yesteryear. It’s time for a trip down memory lane.

The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum

placeholder image — The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum

Shall we dance? Rock and Roll with Ken Weir and Elizabeth Helen McGlynn.

placeholder image — Shall we dance? Rock and Roll with Ken Weir and Elizabeth Helen McGlynn.

Toasting the 1950s at Beamish Museum.

placeholder image — Toasting the 1950s at Beamish Museum.

Director of Beamish Richard Evans.

placeholder image — Director of Beamish Richard Evans.

Construction Manager Paul Bennett

placeholder image — Construction Manager Paul Bennett

Lisa Powell of the amateur dramatics at Beamish Museum.

placeholder image — Lisa Powell of the amateur dramatics at Beamish Museum.

The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum.

placeholder image — The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum.

The museum revealed its new 1950s display today.

placeholder image — The museum revealed its new 1950s display today.

Director of Beamish Richard Evans and costume staff.

placeholder image — Director of Beamish Richard Evans and costume staff.

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