As it is Remembrance Sunday today, we've taken a look through some of the First World War letters we have in our collection. This letter, sent from the Scottish Churches Huts in France, is dated 14th July 1917 (Ref 1.111 & 3.19) | Beamish Museum

We love how excited everyone is to hear about our Remaking Beamish developments! The project has been progressing well and we thought you might like to watch a video about how our 1950s Front Street terrace has been moving along over the past few weeks and months. Helen Barker, our Assistant Director Engagement Activity & Collections Access, took us on a guided tour a little while ago, through the Front Street terrace exhibits, and chatted to team members about how the work has been progressing.

Did you know that this Sunday, 23rd November, is sometimes referred to as Stir Up Sunday? There are some superstitions linked to certain aspects of Christmas puddings. Listen to our baker, Louise, chat about thimbles, 13 ingredients and carrots representing the cattle in Jesus' stable! Christmas at Beamish begins this weekend! www.beamish.org.uk/christmas-at-beamish-daytimes-2025 | Beamish Museum

We think traditional homemade gifts are one of the best things to receive at Christmas. What are you making for your loved ones this year? | Beamish Museum

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄❄🎄 We want to take a moment to thank you all – we can’t express enough just how much your ongoing support and kindness means to us. Beamish is charity and the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating impact – your support makes a real difference and every visit supports the museum. Although we've had to do things differently this year due to COVID-19, we have been overjoyed to be able to welcome you to Beamish. Here's to a brighter 2021! Thank you and a v

BEAMISH @ 50: The living history museum in the heart of the County Durham countryside has been welcoming visitors for 50 years. https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2020-02-19/beamish-museum-celebrates-golden-jubilee/ | ITV Tyne Tees