Middlesbrough Local History Month 2011
Throughout May Middlesbrough Libraries will be offering you a rich and varied programme of events, displays and talks.
Highlights include a Transporter Bridge Centenary exhibition, fabulous walks, 'Votes for Women' a talk and demonstration by the talented people from History Wardrobe and 'Cook on the Catwalk' a very special costume parade taking place during Middlesbrough Fashion Week.
Most events are free. There is a small charge or limited availability for some events which require tickets and/or pre-booking please see notes below.
Exhibitions, performances, workshops, walks and more
"Transported through time" an exhibition of images of the Transporter Bridge
Tuesday 3rd May to Tuesday 31st May at Middlesbrough Reference Library
Hatch, match and dispatch: a display of the work of the Middlesbrough registrars
Tuesday 3rd May to Tuesday 31st May at Middlesbrough Registry Office
Ironopolis singers
Wednesday 4th May at Reference Library, 7.30pm - tickets free
Writers Workshop led by Sue Gordon
Friday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th May at Where Easterside Library
Perspectives on the Transporter: researching the lives of contemporaries
Monday 9th, 16th and 23rd May at Reference Library, 2-4pm (Limited places for this event)
Clerihew writing workshop led by Khadim Hussain
Wednesday 11th May at Reference/Central Library, 2pm
"Of mines and men" a walk along Spencerbeck and up to Eston Hills
Saturday 15th May at Thorntree Park, 10.30am-2pm
Note Numbers limited pre-booking required
"Votes for women" a talk and demonstration by the History Wardrobe
Thursday 19th May at Reference Library, 7-9pm - tickets £5 each and available now.
Family History drop-in session
Tuesday 24th May at Reference Library, 2-4pm
History Hike; a walk along Middle Beck and Ormesby Beck
Thursday 26th May - Meet at Soutlands Centre, 10am-3pm
"Cook on the Catwalk" Costume in the age of Captain Cook a Fashion Week special event
Thursday 26th May at Reference Library, 7.30pm - Tickets £3 each
Writers' open mic event
Thursday 2nd June at Reference Library, 6pm
Further information
For further information on the following events please contact:
Jenny Parker, Local Studies Librarian - Middlesbrough Reference Library
Tel: 01642 729410 or 729001
E-mail: jenny_parker@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Download: Programme of Events flyer
Middlesbrough History Month 2011 Programme of Events Flyer