Friends of Beamish Museum.Welcome to The Friends of Beamish.
Westoe Netty Re-opens At Beamish
A chain pulling ceremony marked the opening of the newest addition at Beamish, The Westoe Netty, on Friday, 25th July 2008. South Shields artist Bob Olley and John Cuthbert, Managing Director of Northumbrian Water each ‘pulled the chain’ to draw curtains and declare the Netty open (though not for business !).
Super Presents
1: "QUILTS and COVERLETS -The Beamish Collections"
By Rosemary E. Allan.
The book summarises the history of quilting in the North of England as well as portraying the lives of the quilters with their quilts. The social background, from the quilt wives of the Dales to the pitmen's wives of the colliery villages, is described and profusely illustrated.
The quilts and coverlets have been meticulously photographed, and provide inspiration for the quilters of today. The traditional patterns and templates are recorded together with details of fabrics and dyes. The book gives a wonderful account of an important folk art survival in Britain.
More about the NEW book on Quilting and Coverlets.
2: ": From Rags to Riches -The Beamish Collection"
By Rosemary E. Allan.
Bodgy, Broddy, Clippy, Clooty?
Bodgy, broddy, clippy, clooty, hooky, proggy, proddy, peggy, stobby, tabby - all are the names for those wonderful creations, that in the North Country, are known as rag mats, though in other areas are recognised as rag rugs!
More about the NEW book on Rag Mats.
Both Books available from the Beamish Shop and also online at www.beamishcollections.co.uk
What's on during the 2008 Season?
Georgian Fair - Saturday, 9th August
Napoleonic Muster – Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th August
North Country Quilting – Saturday & Sunday, 9th & 10th August
Little Kickers - Saturday & Sunday, 9th & 10th August
Morris Minor Rally – Sunday, 17th August
Triumph Stag Car Day – Sunday, 17th August
Or see the full list of special events planned for 2008 at the Beamish Museum.
Always a Warm Welcome from the Friends.
No matter where you live. We have members from all around Britain and in other parts of the world. You don't have to live locally to join The Friends.
An Independent Registered Charity.
The Friends of Beamish is an Independent Registered Charity protecting and re-creating the regions past for future generations to enjoy. We also assist the official staff of the Museum, where required, with voluntary workers from our membership.
Friends' Membership Deal.
Benefits of Joining the Friends:
- Friendship.
- Free admission to the Museum.
- Helps support our volunteers and our restoration work.
- Free quarterly magazine.
- Social events and special behind the scenes visits around the site.
- Offers you a wide variety of membership bargains.
Friends of Beamish Membership Details.
- Individual Membership: £28.00.
- Individual Senior Citizens: £22.00.
- Partners: £43.00.
- Partners - both Senior Citizen: £34.00.
- Family (1)- Adult and 2 Junior/student members: £43.00.
- Family (2)- 2 Adults and 2 Junior/Student members: £62.00.
- Students - under 21 years and in education: £22.00.
- Junior Members- over 5 years and under 16 years: £18.00.
- Members Broach- each: £1.50.
NOTE: fees are payable in pounds Sterling only.
NON-UK members can arrange payment by contacting the Friends' Office.
