Museum Appeals for Wedding Stories

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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery is planning an exhibition about weddings called Something Old, Something New which will open in April next year, and would like to include stories from people in the region.

The exhibition will look at how weddings and attitudes to marriage have changed over the centuries and the traditions that are part of people’s special day. 

The Museum is hoping to include stories from local people. Sarah Cotton, Keeper of Contemporary Collecting at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, is working on the exhibition and said:

“We would love to get in touch with a bride or a couple from Tyne and Wear who are planning their wedding or civil partnership and would like to share their story.

“We’re interested in all the details of your plans from the proposal to the honeymoon. We’re especially interested in finding out about different religious or cultural traditions that will be part of your special day.”

If you would like to share your story contact Sarah Cotton, Keeper of Contemporary Collecting at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums  on sarah.cotton@twmuseums.org.uk or call (0191) 232 6789.