The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish MuseumThe new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum
The new 1950s Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre at Beamish Museum

Look inside: Picture special as Beamish Museum reveals new 1950s exhibition

Beamish Museum has launched the first building in its much-anticipated 1950s Town project; a multi-million pound development to transform the museum.

We went along to take a look inside as the first building was revealed – flick through our pictures to see what you recognise from yesteryear. It’s time for a trip down memory lane.