The material culture of the North East of England represents some of the richest in the British Isles embodying the strength of the many coal mining communities of the Great North Coalfield. The Beamish Museum plays a major role in the preservation of this rich heritage through its collections of national and international importance. The Great Northern Things: A Cultural Journey at Beamish Museum highlights much of this material culture from these collections. The excellent photographs, all from Beamish Museum, poignantly illustrate the connection between the people of the Great North and their culture.

‘This book is about the material culture in the Beamish Collections, so imaginatively written by Dr Aidan Doyle....and is an excellent starting point for the study of our rich heritage.’ Rosemary E. Allen, Senior Keeper, The North of England Open Air Museum, County Durham

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