Jingle JAMCam: Yule; or, The Mysterious Ghost of Archaeology Past
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Jingle JAM! No, not that one- this is the Jarrow Archaeological Mission Yuletide celebration! As the Winter Solstice races towards us, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at where many of our current festive traditions find their origins. So put down your baubles and tinsel; that homemade model of Mortimer Wheeler can be put atop the Christmas tree later! Gather round your phones or […]
Artist Opportunities at Jarrow Hall
Jarrow Hall are currently offering 3 commissions for artists or creative producers to deliver beginning next year. Deadline: 5th January 2026
JAMCam: Far from Finished
Last week we finished our intensive two-week block of post-ex with our colleagues from ARS. Their support throughout this project has been invaluable, and we will all be sad to see them go. Wednesday, the museum’s resident mouser, will be especially upset after developing a fondness for the JAMFam these last few weeks. Wednesday spent […]
Spotlight: Clay Pipes (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of placement student Sarah’s spotlight! Sarah has been showcasing her research on our collection of clay pipes here at Jarrow. If you missed part one, you can check it out here! Clay Pipes, Tobacco, and the Slave Trade Last week, I shared some information about one of the clay pipes in […]
Spotlight: Clay Pipes (Part 1)
Welcome back to our spotlight series, where we highlight our collections and the amazing work we do at Jarrow Hall! This spotlight is written by placement student Sarah Needham, a MA student from Newcastle University. Sarah decided to research our collection of clay pipes, a common (but maybe underrated!) archaeological find. Read on to see […]
Introducing our Christmas Fayre Stallholders
Take a look at our full list of market traders who’ll be joining us at our Jarrow Hall Christmas Fayre in just over 2 weeks’ time. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for our busiest event of the year, which promises a vibrant mix of classic returning stalls and fantastic newcomers! Jarrow Hall […]