Minecraft (Re)Constructors at Jarrow Hall

Our Anglo-Saxon Village needs your Minecraft construction skills! Can you build a famous monastery in Minecraft? We are looking for young people aged 8-25 to take part in our Minecraft (Re)Constructors project, constructing a virtual monastery – inspired by St Paul’s, which was home to the Venerable Bede. Our archaeological and historical collections staff will […]

News Leak: Our Exciting Roof Works

Works on our museum roof begin this month. The end of drip buckets, wet floor signs and indoor rain is here. Here’s what’s going on and how it affects you! Our museum constantly leaks. If you’ve ever visited you might have guessed this from the number of buckets and wet floor signs everywhere. In fact, […]

Volunteer Spotlight on: Kathleen Devlin

Kathleen is one of our Lead Volunteers and along with co-volunteer, Angela Stout, runs our Craft, Create and Catch-up group. This is a social community that uses ancient techniques to create crafts and materials which are then used throughout Jarrow Hall museum and grounds. Kathleen guides the group on leather-working, embroidery, textile dying and creation, […]

Volunteer Spotlight on: Ben Hardingham 

At Jarrow Hall we are incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated, passionate and hardworking volunteering team. Without our incredible volunteering force, Jarrow Hall would not be the unique place that it is today. Ben is a fine example of this. To highlight how he brings so much of his knowledge and passion into every […]

Magical Mysteries at Jarrow Hall Museum

Two clay figures that are round shaped with small horns and grimacing expressions

A lot of museums and historic houses have been reported as areas of the supernatural, from folklore, with ghost trails and paranormal histories that would make anybody shiver. It makes sense after all, with such places having an immense amount of – well- history, that the supernatural would surely come with it at some point. […]

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