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Staithes Museum Newsletter - July 2025
Dear all, I’m pleased to share the July edition of the Staithes Museum newsletter here ! This month’s issue is full of updates from...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read


Old Volunteer Brochure vs. New: What’s Changed and Why?
At Staithes Museum, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do — whether they’re welcoming visitors, caring for artefacts, or...
Staithes Museum
Jul 20, 20252 min read


🗝️ Starting My Curator Apprenticeship: A New Chapter for Me and the Museum
Hello everyone!I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just begun a Level 7 Curator Apprenticeship through Teesside University. This is a...
Staithes Museum
Jul 17, 20254 min read


Methodism in Staithes: A Pillar of Village Life and Identity
Welcome to the Staithes Museum blog! As you stand within our walls, you're not just in a building, but within a cornerstone of Staithes'...
Staithes Museum
Jul 8, 202513 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter - June 2025
Dear all, I’m delighted to share with you this month’s Staithes Museum Newsletter — follow this link to read! Inside, you’ll find: A big...
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Jul 2, 20251 min read


How did we prioritise our Cataloguing project at Staithes Museum?
We’ve been hard at work at Staithes Museum on a big, behind-the-scenes project: cataloguing and photographing our collection. It’s not...
Staithes Museum
Jun 17, 20253 min read


🧭 New! Accessibility Tools to Help You Plan Your Visit
We’re really pleased to share two new resources to help make visiting Staithes Museum easier and more welcoming for everyone. Whether...
Staithes Museum
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter May 2025
Welcome to the May edition of the Staithes Museum newsletter! This month’s issue is full of updates, including: The launch of our Dame...
Staithes Museum
Jun 2, 20251 min read


🎨 What Is Dame Laura Knight Painting? A Half-Term Colouring Competition at Staithes Museum
Our social media post promoting the competition This May half-term, Staithes Museum invites young visitors to step into the shoes of one...
Staithes Museum
May 24, 20252 min read


The Gentleman from Staithes: Rediscovering Thomas Kirton and His Lost Longitude Invention
Staithes Museum's replica of the Harrison Clock At Staithes Museum, we often think of Captain Cook’s voyages as the height of...
Staithes Museum
May 16, 20254 min read


Bill Hinchley's Staithes Memorial Board
Forget-me-not ring donated to Jane Harrison, donated to Jane Harrison by a Birmingham Jeweller, after the 1815 fishing disaster which...
Staithes Museum
May 4, 20254 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter April 2025
Dear all, This month’s newsletter is packed with updates, catalogue news, and heroic women! We welcomed a lovely group from Dementia...
Staithes Museum
May 4, 20251 min read


Behind the Scenes: Working on the Catalogue
We're still working on our catalogue at the Staithes Museum. Here's what we've learned so far...
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Apr 28, 20256 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter March 2025
I hope you’re doing well! Welcome to this month’s Staithes Museum newsletter, packed with updates, reflections, and exciting...
Staithes Museum
Apr 2, 20251 min read


Discover the Artistic Legacy of Staithes: A Brief Guide
This brief guide was originally written by Al Milnes from the gallery for our volunteers to help them share Staithes’ artistic history...
Staithes Museum
Mar 2, 20257 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter February 2025
Hello and Welcome to Our February Newsletter! This month, we’re bringing you a Collections Care Audit Special as we prepare for an...
Staithes Museum
Mar 2, 20251 min read


Staithes Museum Newsletter January 2025
Newsletter front page Welcome to the January 2025 Edition of the Staithes Museum Newsletter! Happy New Year from all of us at Staithes...
Staithes Museum
Feb 4, 20251 min read


A Handwritten history of Staithes by Annie Weatherill Cole
Among the many treasures in Staithes Museum’s collection is a fascinating handwritten account of the village’s past, titled History of...
Staithes Museum
Jan 31, 202513 min read


The Importance of Museums: Why Staithes Museum Matters
Museums are far more than buildings filled with artifacts; they are vital spaces where history comes alive, communities connect, and...
Staithes Museum
Jan 21, 20252 min read


"Discover Staithes’ Fishing Heritage: Watch What the Sea Saw on YouTube"
We are thrilled to present "What the Sea Saw," a captivating short film that delves into the rich maritime heritage of Staithes,...
Staithes Museum
Jan 18, 20251 min read
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