Hidden Treasures
Hidden Treasures
This is an opportunity to see some of the collections that are not currently on display. There is a rolling programme of exhibits, including displays of Art Deco and Art Nouveau decorative art. Look out for the changing displays. Pictured: Black and white picture postcard of two officers in military uniform surveying the damage sustained during the bombardment of the Hartlepool on 16th December 1914. Please note this is a representation of what is on display.
This events starts on 28/07/2006 and ends 01/06/2008
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James Clark - 150th Anniversary Exhibition
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Hartlepool born artist James Clark the gallery is displaying many pieces of his work. Most famous locally for his historic painting of the Bombardment of the Hartlepools, Clark was a prolific artist and his work can be seen in museum collections and in churches across the country. The exhibition will utilise the paintings by Clark in our own collections as well as many loans.
Tel. (01429) 869706 for more details.
Picture: Oil painting. 'St. Hilda at Hartlepool' by James Clark, 1925.
This events starts on 18/04/2008 and ends 01/06/2008
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Buttonhook Society Annual Exhibition / AGM
Buttonhooks have been around from at least 1550. The earliest reference to a buttonhook is found in Randle Cotgrave?s English/French Dictionary of 1611: ?Boutonneur: an instrument wherewith buttons are pulled through their o?er straight holes.? This definition has never been bettered.
Until the 1880?s when ladies began to wear button boots, most of the buttonhooks before then were very masculine, as these would have been used by the Huntin? Shootin? and Fishin? men and the military. They would have been used on gaiters, riding boots and buff jerkins.
With the demise of armour, soldiers turned to buff coats made of Ox hide to ward off blows, the buff hide being extremely tough and difficult to button.
This exhibition covers several periods of buttonhook history from 1700 to the present day.
www.thebuttonhooksociety.com
Tel.(01429) 860077 for more details.
This events starts on 26/04/2008 and ends 26/06/2008
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Hartlepool Music and Arts Festival 2008
Heats: 9th / 10th and 16th / 17th May
Festival Final: Saturday 14th June at 7.15pm
HMAF gives the opportunity for amateurs to form an appreciation of artistic standards and to perform before a different type of audience. The Festival is now in its 8th year, and is fast becoming one of the premier
cultural events in the North East. It is supported by Hartlepool Council, Hartlepool Mail and Stagecoach North East.
This year sees a number of changes and additions to the Festival with over £1000 being awarded in prizes.
Festival Information Line 07866 400020.
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 09/05/2008 and ends 14/06/2008
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Summerhill Events - Going For Gold
Ages 11 years - adult.
Why not come along with your mam and dad and enjoy an afternoon of archerhy, in the comfort of the visitor centre. No experience necessary. Booking is essential.
For more information contact: 01429 284584
This events starts on 17/05/2008
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A Galaxy of Words, Music and Dance
Presented by Edith Harrison Performing Arts.
More musical magic from this talented group of youngsters with one or two old friends. Dance and songs from Broadway and tributes to Abba and Riverdance. A programme of popular favourites!!
Running time: 2hrs 30 mins, inc. interval
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 21/05/2008 and ends 23/05/2008
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Hartlepool Stage Festival
Presented by Elwick Academy of Dance
Dancers from across Hartlepool compete in the Hartlepool stage festival, in all aspects of theatre dance and song.
Box Office (01429) 890000
This events starts on 24/05/2008 and ends 30/05/2008
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Summerhill - To Bouldly Go!
Minimum age 8 years.
Qualified instructors will teach the basic skills for climbing. Wear warm clothing and trainers.
Booking essential. For more details please telephone: 01429 284584.
This events starts on 27/05/2008
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Summerhill Events - Tall Ships
In anticipation of the Tall Ships Race taking place in Hartlepool in 2010 join Scribbly Artz in making things with a nautical theme. Booking essential
Fr more information please telephone:01429 284584.
This events starts on 27/05/2008
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Summerhill - Birdy Bonanza
Join the Countryside Wardens in this drop-in session at the visitor centre. Lots of fun is on offer including bird box making, quizzes and trails. For more information contact the wardens on: 01429 853325.
This events starts on 28/05/2008
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