A free exhibition and activities celebrating the clothing and textiles of the North Pennines mining communities brings artefacts and photos from The Weardale Museum and Nenthead Mines to venues in the area as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival which takes place in September each year.

Come along and learn about the clothing and textiles used by people in the past at this mini exhibition, featuring historic photos and items used by North Pennines mining communities. We will also have activities on offer including printing one of our designs onto a tote bag and making paper dolls.

The exhibition is suitable for people of all ages, and admission and the activities are all free. The exhibition is visiting four venues throughout Heritage Open Days:
Brampton Community Centre, Gelt Room – Friday 6 September, 3pm to 8pm
Allendale Village Hall – Saturday 7 September, 3pm to 8pm
Alston Town Hall – Monday 9 September, 3pm to 8pm
Stanhope, St Thomas Church Hall – Saturday 14 September, 3pm to 8pm

This exhibition is part of a larger programme of activities as part of the Land of Lead and Silver project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. The exhibition is also funded by New Wave, part of Heritage Open Days.

Items in the exhibition have kindly been lent by The Weardale Museum and Nenthead Mines.