May 13, 2026
CABINETS OF CURIOSITY: Collection curator Joe Kinsey and learning manager Alia Cruz were using special museum vacs when they carried out cleaning work on a 19th century doll’s bed, left
In November 30, 1824, the foundation stone of a new chapel in Middleton-in-Teesdale was laid.
THE chap in the car park did not inspire confidence. He had fished all morning to no avail. “I haven’t touched or seen a fish, nor has anyone else,” he…