Tyne and Wear Archives: The Jennie Shearan Archive
Tyne and Wear Archives, Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA
Join our archivists for a special event highlighting the archive of Jennie Shearan and her tireless fight over decades for clean air for the people of Hebburn in South Tyneside.
This will be followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the archive stores.
Pre-booking essential, booking closes 24 hours before the start of the event.
Timings
- Tuesday 15 September:
- 10.30 - 12.00
Location & directions
Tyne and Wear Archives, Discovery Museum, Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA
- Contact on day:
- Discovery Museum Welcome Desk
- Telephone number:
- +441912326789
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Free event, but booking is essential. Please book at: https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/archives/whats-on/heritage-open-days-2026-the-jennie-shearan-archive
- Booking telephone number:
- +441912326789
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/archives/whats-on/heritage-open-days-2026-the-jennie-shearan-archive
- Booking opens:
- 26 Aug 2026 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 14 Sep 2026 12:00 PM
Accessibility details
Suitable for age 18+. Due to the layout of the archives stores, wider wheelchairs and mobility scooters will not be able to join the behind the scenes tour of the archive.
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 16
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
