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.
5. A fun day out at Beamish
Lisa Powell of the amateur dramatics at Beamish Museum. Photo: Stu Norton
6. The opening took place on Tuesday, June 18
The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum. Photo: Stu Norton
7. Welfare Hall Summer Programme
The museum revealed its new 1950s display today. Photo: Stu Norton
8. The building was the first to open
Director of Beamish Richard Evans and costume staff. Photo: Stu Norton
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