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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.

By Debra.Fox1
Tuesday, 18th June 2019, 5:39 pm

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.

1. Welcoming the 1950s to Beamish

Shall we dance? Rock and Roll with Ken Weir and Elizabeth Helen McGlynn.

Photo: Stu Norton

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2. Time to rock

Toasting the 1950s at Beamish Museum.

Photo: Stu Norton

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3. The first building of the 1950s town has been revealed

Director of Beamish Richard Evans.

Photo: Stu Norton

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4. Here's to Beamish

Construction Manager Paul Bennett

Photo: Stu Norton

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