Remaking Beamish

Replicas of semi-detached council houses from Red House in Sunderland, police houses and office from Leam Lane in Gateshead, and a bowling green and pavilion from Billingham are now open in our 1950s Town!

As part of the research around our upcoming Aged Miners’ Homes in our 1950s Town, we've been looking into the provision of delivered meals for elderly people.

The Remaking Beamish Team has been exploring some of the fascinating stories that we will share in the new 1950s Town.

Stories from the Red House estate through the eyes of the Sunderland Echo classified ads.