Uncovering images
This project has uncovered gems like this hidden within our "Tracts" collection behind deceptively dull titles and vague descriptions in nineteenth century cataloguing.
The impact today
Today the North East is transitioning from heavy industry to greener futures but it is impossible to deny our part in the climate crisis. Understanding our role and the history of industrialisation helps us reflect on the future and how we can work to find sustainable solutions.
Photographic Collections
Alongside this maritime project, we have also been working on digitising our photographic negative collections which has revealed further images related to shipping, staiths and the sea. Some of these images we have been able to identify via the Coal News newspaper but others remain a mystery...
Explore The Collection
Explore the whole Maritime Collection