Past Exhibitions
Trenches and Trinkets: Darlington Crested China Mementos of World War One
Saturday 9th April to Friday 1st July
Exhibition curated by Ian Dougill using collections from HoS, Centre for Local Studies and TV Museums. As railway travel opened up to working people, Crested China became a popular souvenir. During the Great War, the production of crested models of new vehicles, weapons and planes gave the industry a new boost. This exhibition displays Darlington Crested China from the First World War alongside events that shook the world. Normal entrance fee applies.
Lewis Carroll: Living in Wonderland
1st October to 31st March 2011
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, lived at the Rectory in Croft-on-Tees, near Darlington from the age of 11 years old. This would remain the family home for the next twenty-five years.
Visit Head of Steam - Darlington Railway Museum to discover more about Lewis Carroll and his early life in the area. Discover what inspired him to write Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
The exhibition contains:
- Prints of Sir John Tenniel’s famous illustrations (made from original engravings).
- Photographs of Carroll and family plus a detailed family tree.
- Artefacts and props relating to the author, his stories and film and television adaptations.
A ‘Queen of Hearts’ costume is also to be created by one of the students from Cleveland College of Art & Design (3rd year student Stephanie Whitell) to accompany the exhibition.
A selection of images of items from the exhibition are below:
