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Tyne & Wear Archives

Title
Tyne & Wear Archives
Alternative Title
North East Museums
short title
Tyne & Wear Archives
Description
Based in Discovery Museum in the heart of Newcastle, Tyne & Wear Archives is home to thousands of documents, housed on 20km of shelving, relating to the five local districts of Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.

The documents range from the 12th to 21st centuries and include building plans, school, hospital and church records as well as business records, especially those of important local industries such as shipbuilding, engineering and mining.

Contributions

Title Year Type
Unlocking North East Jewish Heritage 2024 Video