Gateshead Libraries

Gateshead had some of the most important munitions factories in the country during the First World War. For the first time, women took on the essential role of manning these factories. This display combines images from Gateshead Local Studies Collection and Women'sWork100 display showing women in the workplace during both world wars.

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 14-15
• 18+
• 11-13
• 16-17

Where

St Mary's Heritage Centre
St Mary's Heritage Centre
Oakwellgate
Gateshead
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 2AU
England

Getting there

Directions:

You can reach St. Mary’s Heritage Centre...
BY BUS

Bus service: Q1 (bright yellow buses)
How often:
Approximately every 10 minutes (day) or 20 minutes (evening)
Departs from:
- Newcastle Central Station (taking about 10 minutes)
- Gateshead Interchange (taking about 4 minutes)
Stopping at:
The Sage Gateshead, adjacent to St Mary’s.

ON FOOT / CYCLE
From Newcastle Upon Tyne, cross the Swing Bridge and climb Cannon street, going underneath the Tyne Bridge. St Mary’s will be on your left at the top of the bank.
From Gateshead Town Centre, follow signs for the Sage Gateshead, passing the Old town Hall and going underneath the railway line on Oakwellgate. St Mary’s is directly opposite the Sage Gateshead.

BY CAR
Limited parking is available on site during normal opening hours (10am -4pm) and also for special events held outside of normal opening times.
Alternative car parking is available at Church Street or at the Sage Gateshead, about a 1 minute walk from the Heritage Centre.
St. Mary’s Heritage Centre can be accessed from the North by crossing the Tyne Bridge (A167) and turning left onto Church Street, or from the South by following directions to the ’Sage Gateshead’ and ’Visitor C

Admission

Viewing 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am-1pm Saturday

Gateshead Libraries, in partnership with a local primary school, Gateshead Local History Society and animator Sheryl Jenkins will launch a new animation showing the development of Gateshead town centre from the medieval period to the current day (and beyond!).

Inspired by local artist John Storey's detailed perspective drawing of Gateshead quayside in the Victorian period, the animation will show the development of key buildings in the town from the medieval period onwards.

Local Studies staff will curate prints and photographs illustrating the development of the town; Gateshead Local History Society will capture current day images of the sites, gathering memories of these places from local residents via Facebook; A local primary school will imagine the Gateshead of the future in a drawing workshop with animator Sheryl Jenkins. The whole project will be packaged together to create an innovative Civilisations animation launching in June 2018.

Suitable for

• 7-10
• 14-15
• 18+
• 16-17
• 11-13

Website

http://www.gatesheadlibraries.com

The struggle of local women was to have a profound effect on the lives of everyone during the 20th Century. This talk with Rosie Serdiville looks at just how they did it and what the implications for future political movements.

Suitable for

• 16-17
• 18+

Admission

£3

Website

https://online.gateshead.gov.uk/EventTicketsOnline/pages/eventdetails.aspx?ky=5410