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Georgina Ascroft

@queenofjarrovia

Museums and the North East. All views are my own.

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07.06.2025 10:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But what is the crack with all the silver pins and these so called β€˜tubes’. Are the parts of a reliquary or book shrine or something? The pins are like little panel pins

07.06.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Saw the finds from Hart cemetery this week. A lovely name stone

07.06.2025 10:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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229. Britain’s Last Colony: The Second World War, Forced Deportations, and 9/11 (Ep 1) Podcast Episode Β· Empire Β· 13/02/2025 Β· 30m

This two part miniseries on the Chagos islands by the Empire podcast are fantastic to illustrate what on earth is going on podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...

20.02.2025 11:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Major investment to boost growth and cement Britain’s place as cultural powerhouse Over Β£270 million Arts Everywhere Fund for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in major boost for growth

Delighted to see this announcement by DCMS this morning and that sector leaders have successfully advocated for investment in civic museums through the creation of the Museum Renewal Fund πŸ‘

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20.02.2025 07:09 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ida Maria - best listened to on gin and an empty stomach right?

17.01.2025 19:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If anyone wants an insight into the sinister escalation of misogyny and sexism in 2025 … if you haven’t listened to this podcast before and you’re a feminist, or looking for strong female role models in public life - it’s an absolute essential

10.01.2025 07:24 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Festive reminder to stock up on hangover cures in the big shop courtesy of Museum of Hartlepool

21.12.2024 09:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t deal with compartments. I just need a massive bin that matches the kitchen and I’ll be happy - bin chatz

11.12.2024 20:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bins are crazy expensive for the privilege of being something everyone needs

11.12.2024 20:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is crying and covering her face with her hand and the words i know are above her ALT: a woman is crying and covering her face with her hand and the words i know are above her

What an absolutely mint day

11.12.2024 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

An horrid situation that is affecting staff and vulnerable clients.

03.12.2024 10:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’ve submitted my application to start an MBA apprenticeship. Eep.

16.11.2024 22:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A day without reliable internet in the office meant I had the opportunity to spend time with ACTUAL OBJECTS. Total luxury. Plus I found these clippings of the PS Wingfield Castle launch in 1934. I got covered in lovely red rot, wore nitriles and everything

14.11.2024 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank god someone has done this

14.11.2024 21:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0