Discover Blyth.
Explore the stories of our beautiful coastal town. From local heroes to national industries and global connections, our online museum showcases the people, industries and events that have shaped this Northumbrian town. You can arrange to view items, share your stories and photographs, and submit your ideas for future developments by contacting info@blythtowncouncil.gov.uk
Read moreBlyth is a beautiful coastal town with important stories to tell about local heroes, national industries and international connections.
In its industrial prime during the early 20th century, Blyth was a centre for the shipbuilding industry and home to six collieries within its 19.1 square kilometre boundaries. It is said that in 1961 Blyth was the busiest port in England, shipping over six million tons of coal per year from the neighbouring coal mines. There are many stories of the pits and those who worked in and sometimes gave their lives to them.
Search for Robert Olly’s sculpture of a miner with two young miners or the plans for the Cowpen Colliery Workmen’s Institute.
Today, Blyth looks to the future with renewable energy projects, including Blyth Offshore Wind Farm whose 2 megawatts turbines were the largest in the world when they were installed in 2000.
The civic history of Blyth demonstrates our values of democracy and friendship. Blyth is twinned with Solingen and Ratingen in Germany and our collection boasts some wonderful artefacts and memories from their long partnership as twinned towns.
Search for Ratingen’s Dumeklemmer Brunnen fountain or the knife gifted by Solingen, known as the “City of Blades”. The list of the succession of mayors over eight decades and some of their robes and chains of office can also be found.
Blyth has always welcomed adventure and service on – and under - the seas. The Antarctic Peninsula was discovered in 1819 by Blyth seaman Captain William Smith (who was disbelieved by the naval authorities) - he is commemorated in our heritage trail. We have many artefacts relating to Blyth’s distinguished maritime history to explore.
Search for HMS Blyth to learn more about its adoption during Warship Week 1942 or view the crests of the many ships and submarines linked to Blyth.
We invite you to explore our online collection and contribute your own stories and knowledge. You can arrange to view items, add information and photographs, and submit suggestions for development at info@blythtowncouncil.gov.uk (any personal information supplied to us will only be made available to the public with your consent). All information on the website has been collected from the public domain, and is what we know to the best of our knowledge. The website is fully viewable on all PC, tablet and mobile devices.
The online museum is supported by Blyth Town Council.
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| ID | Title | Material | Creator | Collection | Category | Date Created | Date Acquired | View | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5472 | Consort's badge of leaf | Metal, Cloth | William Lister and Sons, 1935 | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | An oval silver coloured metal consort's badge of leaf design centred by a woven Blyth coat-of-arms on woven red sash pendant. | |
| 5471 | Deputy Mayor's chain of office | Gold | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A George V 9ct gold Deputy Mayor's chain of office by William Lister & Sons, Birmingham 1935, the chain comprising nine shield cartouche interspaced with mace and axe spacers on link-pattern chains, one with cartouche decorated '1935' and suspensory enamelled and 9ct gold pendant of shield form, decorated Blyth coat-of-arms with engraved inscription to reverse "Presented to the Borough of Blyth by the Mayoress, Mrs. E.G. Curry, during her year of office, 1934-35", gross weight 151.8gms. | ||
| 5470 | Link-pattern necklace, with Mayoral chains | Northern Goldsmith's Company, Birmingham 1922 | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Together with Mayoral chains. | ||
| 5469 | Mayoral chain of office | Gold | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A George V 15ct gold and enamelled Mayor's chain of office, by the Northern Goldsmith's Company, Birmingham 1922, the chain comprising nineteen various cartouche, sixteen of said cartouche engraved with dates and inscription, one cartouche with circular enamelled and shield decoration, "The Blyth Harbour and Dock Co., incorporated 1854", also one with Blyth coat-of-arms, with large and impressive suspensory pendant, with the Borough of Blyth shield and motto, the pendant 308gms, the chain 770gms, the pendant with inscription "Presented by Sir A. Lindsay Parkinson of Blackpool, to the Borough of Blyth on the 9th day of May 1923 in recognition of the grant to the town of a charter of incorporation on 28th August 1922, being the year of his knighthood and to mark his associations with the town", in fitted velvet-lined case. | ||
| 5468 | A watercolour drawing by Alan Wallis | No Collection | Uncategorised | 01/01/1989 | Unknown | A watercolour drawing by Alan Wallis. Figure by a fish cart on The Staithes 1989. 95 x 70 cm approx. | |||
| 5467 | Collection of Staffordshire earthenware figurines | Earthenware | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A large collection of Staffordshire earthenware figurines bequeathed to Blyth Valley Borough Council by former employee, Henry Brown, on his death in March 1992, various mid 19th Century and later, various subjects including: "King William III", " Prince of Wales", "Tom King", "Highland Jessie", "Dundas", "Britain Glory", "Garibaldi", "Moody", "Jack Tar", "Louis Napoleon", "Prince Albert", "Napier", "T. King", "R. Burn", "Dick Turpin", "New Turkey", "England France", "Britain's Glory", "M. Havelock KGB", "Dick Turpin", "Queen and King of Sardinia", "Wallace", "Queen Victoria", "Beaconsfield", "G. Gordon", "The Lion Slayer", "Uncle Tom and Eva", "Stanfield Hall", "King Edward VII", "Queen Alexandra", "Prince of Wales", "Baden Powell", "Archer"; together with Toby Jugs, spill vases, Pug dogs, Pug and Spaniel ornaments, etc., approx 250 (some damages). | ||
| 5466 | Various metal ship plaques | Cast metal and wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Approximately thirty-six decorative painted cast metal ships and other plaques on wooden backing, ships include "Blyth", "Onslaught", "Artemis", "Osolot", "Example", "Otter", "Lindisfarne", "Opossuom", "Keppel", "Onyx", "Northumbria Police", etc. | ||
| 5465 | Mayoral hat, lace robe trim, cuffs, gloves, etc | Ede and Ravenscroft | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A black and gold wire trimmed Mayoral hat by Ede and Ravenscroft, together with lace robe trim, cuffs, gloves, etc,; and an Ede and Ravenscroft box. | ||
| 5464 | HMS Blyth ship's plaque | Cast iron and wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | HMS Blyth, a cast iron and ebonised ship's plaque, lion and axe motif crown finial, with brass plaque "Presented by the Lords Commissioner of the Admirality to Blyth, Northumberland to commemorate the adoption of HMS Blyth during Warship Week March 14th 1942", 76cms. | ||
| 5463 | Cast metal ship plaque | Cast iron and oak | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A painted cast metal ship's plaque, circular with crossed cutlass motif within ropework border, crown above, with panel onslaught oak backing, 49cms high. | ||
| 5462 | Silver Presentation Tray to Dennis W. Foster | Silver | No Collection | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/01/1964 | Unknown | A Victorian silver presentation letter tray by Martin Hall and Co., Sheffield 1865, shaped circular with embossed and raised foliated rim, engraved foliated scrolls to centre, with inscription "To Dennis W. Foster, from Members of Blyth Borough Council, July 1964", 26cms, 18ozs approx. | ||
| 5461 | A selection of cloth and leather bound volumes | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A selection of cloth and leather bound volumes: "Sunbeam II", in 1930; "The Private Log of Sir Walter Runciman-Barr"; "Blyth Harbour Commission, Northumberland 1882-1932"; A Borough of Blyth Public Library Souvenir, "G. & N. Wright Ltd., 1797-1953", signed by Nicolas Wright 1984; A Borough of Blyth souvenir "Houses for Aged Persons"; "Fight and Abide Fortune" - The story of the Blyth submarines by P. Armstrong; An HMS Blyth commissioning book; the signed photograph of HMS Blyth; a brass plaque commemorating HMS Ark Royal; a framed photograph commemorating the HMS Blyth Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Blyth Valley, 15th November 2003. | |||
| 5460 | German cake knife | Stainless steel | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A German stainless steel cake knife, made in Solingen, in original packaging, 34cms. | ||
| 5459 | Sculpture of a miner with two young miners by Robert Olly | Bronze and brass | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A cold cast sculpture by Robert Olly of a miner and two boy miners, with brass plaque "Presented to Blyth Valley Council from Bates Colliery Mechanics for their support in 1984/85/86", 40cms high. | ||
| 5458 | Pewter submarine | Pewter and teak | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A cast pewter model of a submarine flanked by two dolphins, on rectangular teak base (probably made from the wood of old war ships), 45cms wide. | ||
| 5457 | Dish decorated with Solingen shield and Peter Harn | Pewter | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A circular pewter dish, decorated with the scene of a blacksmith flanked by a heraldic shield (Solingen) and "Peter Harn, April 1991" towards floral border, 21cms; and another similar. | ||
| 5456 | Plaque of a panoramic view of Solingen | Pewter and wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | An embossed pewter plaque, decorated with a panoramic view of Solingen, on stained wood oval backing, 39cms wide. | ||
| 5455 | Silver dish commemmorating the 25th Anniversary of the Blyth-Soligen Exchange, 1953-1978 | Silver plated | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A silver plated circular dish with pierced border, engraved inscription "Presented by the Mayor and Members of Blyth Valley Council", to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Blyth-Soligen Exchange, 1953-1978, 32cm diameter. | ||
| 5454 | Celebration of 50th Anniversary of town twinning with Solingen | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the town twinning between Solingen and Blyth, signed by Kathleen Nisbet, Mayor of Blyth, and Norbet Feith, Mayor of Solingen, framed, 51in x 66in. | |||
| 5453 | Borough of Blyth charter and seal | No Collection | Uncategorised | 01/01/1923 | Unknown | A Presentation Charter and seal, commemorating the naming of the Borough of Blyth, 1923, in gold coloured frame, 67cms square. | |||
| 5452 | Watercolour painting by Thomas Swift Hutton | Canvas | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A Watercolour By Thomas Swift Hutton. A North East harbour scene with figures by a shoreline and cottages on headland beyond. 51cms x 85cms. | ||
| 5451 | Painting, attributed to George Balmer | Canvas | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Attributed to George Balmer: A busy scene on the River Blyth , with sailing vessels and rowing boats, figures on both sides of the river with building and chimneys beyond. 53cms x 79cms | ||
| 5450 | German pewter tea kettle | Pewter | No Collection | Uncategorised | 19th Century | Unknown | A German pewter tea kettle, 19th Century, of octagonal baluster form, with plaque to underside "presented by a Civic Party from Solingen, 11th-14th April 2003", 28cm high. | ||
| 5449 | George VI silver presentation cigarette box | Silver plated and plastic | No Collection | Uncategorised | 01/01/1949 | Unknown | A George VI silver presentation cigarette box, by Robert Pringle & Son, Birmingham 1949, rectangular with presentation inscription "Presented to the Borough of Blyth on the completion of the 1,000th post war house, 11th April 1951", 17cm. | ||
| 5448 | Doorstop made from first Wellesley Training Ship | Wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A doorstop made from a block wheel of the first Wellesley Training Ship, formerly HMS Cornwall, 13cm. | ||
| 5447 | Two ink blotters made from former HMS Boscawen | Wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Two oak ink blotters, one with plaque inscribed "Made from wood taken from the Wellesley Training Ship, formerley HMS Boscawen, built 1844, last employed on foreign services Flag Ship of the Hon. Sir F.W. Grey, K.C.B., in 1860. Lent by the Admiralty to the Wellesley Committee in 1873 and destroyed by fire March 1914". | ||
| 5446 | Ink stand made from the HMS Wellesley | Wood | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | An early 20th Century carved ink stand, rectangular, carved anchor and shield decoration, with brass plaque inscribed "Made from timber taken from HMS Wellesley", 28cm wide. | ||
| 5445 | Anniversary presentation plaque to James Hall | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | An anniversary presentation plaque "From Wellesley Training Ship to James Hall, Esq., on the occasion of the 21st Anniversary of the Noble Institution", signed on behalf of the ship's staff "Henry Baynhan, Robert Marsh and William Elford", the plaque with retailer's mark of Mawson, Swan and Morgan, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to bottom left-hand corner, 29in high. | |||
| 5444 | Letter from Commander F. Stone to Wilfred Hall Esq. | Paper | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A letter from Commander F. Stone, R.N., Captain of Witton-le-Wear to Wilfred Hall Esq., D.F.C., Chairman of the Wellesley Nautical School Committee, requiring payment to furniture removers. | ||
| 5443 | Pendant portrait of James Hall | Ivory | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A portrait miniature on ivory of James Hall, Founder of the Wellesley School, within oval guilloche enamel and diamond encrusted frame and pendant loop, in original leather case. | ||
| 5442 | The Campbell Souvenir Medals | Metal | No Collection | Uncategorised | 01/01/1959 | Unknown | The Campbell Souvenir Medal, Wellesley Training Ship North Shields England and stamped "William Campbell, Chief Monitor 1884-1888" on reverse, also engraved names of recipients "James Harrison Donnelly" and "Eric Jones, 31st March 1959", cased. | ||
| 5441 | Wellesley Commemorative Medallion | Metal | No Collection | Uncategorised | 01/01/1911 | Unknown | A George V Tyne Training Ship Wellesley Coronation 1911 medallion., cased. | ||
| 5440 | Pen and ink stand made with wood removed from the HMS Britannia | No Collection | Uncategorised | Early 20th Century | Unknown | An early 20th Century turned and carved wood pen and ink stand, with brass label inscribed "Made from timber removed from HMS Britannia, Cadet Training Ship at Dartmouth 1869-1905" , 28in. | |||
| 5439 | Tobacco jar belonging to Wilfred Hall | Mahogany with metal interior liner | No Collection | Uncategorised | Late 19th/ early 20th Century | Unknown | A turned mahoghany tobacco jar, late 19th/early 20th Century, with detachable cover and turned finial, with label to interior "Tobacco jar belonging to Wilfred Hall, son of founder James Hall and Chairman of the School Managers 1919-1951", with metal interior liner, 17cm high (evidence of old woodworm holes). | ||
| 5438 | Eathernware mug with logo of Wellesley Training Ship No.14 | Earthenware | No Collection | Uncategorised | Late Victorian | Unknown | An earthenware mug, late Victorian, white with the logo of the Wellesley Training Ship No.14, 10in high (chip and crack) | ||
| 5437 | Earthenware tureen stand and cover with Wellesley crest | Earthenware | No Collection | Uncategorised | Late Victorian | Unknown | An earthenware tureen stand and tureen cover, late Victorian, in white with blue band bearing the crest of Wellesley Nautical School, Blyth, the cover 23cm. | ||
| 5436 | "Hada" commemoration ship cup | Sterling silver, light oak | Magnus Aase | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | M/T "Hada" commemoration ship cup, presented by A/S J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, modelled as a Viking longship, stamped "925 sterling" made by Magnus Aase, contained within light oak and glazed frame, with silvered band with inscription "Blyth Schools Annual Swimming Gala" and inscriptions of winners 1994-1997, in case 50cm wide. | |
| 5435 | Trophy Cup | Silver plated and plastic | No Collection | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A silver plated two-handled trophy cup on black plastic stand, 22cm high. | ||
| 5432 | Civic Centre Clock | Metal | Civic Centre Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 01/04/2009 | The borough of Blyth Valley previously had Blyth Civic Centre as it's administrative base, up until the borough was abolished following structural changes to Local Government on 1 April 2009. The two-tier Local Government has since been replaced and the Civic Centre is no longer an operational space for Blyth Town Council. More information regarding the governmental changes are available online, however we cannot fully guarantee their legibility nor credibility.https://www.blythtown.net/the-history-of-blyth-town | |
| 5431 | Civic Centre Commission Placard | Metal | Borough of Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | 11/01/1990 | 11/01/1990 | A placard to commemorate the commission of the Civic Centre by the Mayor at the time (1990) - Cllr E Breadin. | |
| 5429 | Civic Centre Clock Placard | Metal | Ferguson Transport | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | 06/12/1989 | 06/12/1989 | Fergusons is considered a corporate survivor as it still stood throughout the General Strike of 1926 and the recession of 2009. Fergusons are the largest privately owned haulier in the North East of England.Despite this tremendous achievement, tragedy struck in 1989 when Alan and Stuart Ferguson were killed in a helicopter crash.This placard was placed in the Civic Centre to commemorate the lives of both local men who were a huge loss to the community of Blyth. | |
| 5428 | Pit Wheel | Metal | The National Union of Mineworkers | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 14/05/1993 | A metal pit wheel which is located outside the Civic Centre to commemorate the Centuries of mining that took place within the Borough of Blyth Valley. The earliest record of mines in Cowpen is contained in the Tynemouth Chartulary, according to which the mines of Cowpen were held from the priory of Tynemouth by Robert, son of Alan of Cowpen, in the year 1315.Further on in mining history sees the closure of Bates Colliery in 1986:This ended the long tradition of coal-mining in the borough and with it a strengthening of the Council's Economic Development Strategies in a resolve to bring new employment to the town.https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/history/forgotten-stories-blyth-northumberland-brought-12278474 - See The Chronicle Newspaper article which captures the forgotten mining stories of Blyth and surrounding areas.Source: https://www.blythtown.net/the-history-of-blyth-town | |
| 5427 | Civic Centre Opening Placard | Metal | Blyth Civic Centre | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | 08/06/1990 | 22/04/2018 | A metal placard commemorating the opening of the Civic Centre by Neil Kinnock, MP on the 8 June 1990.Neil Kinnock was Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 2 October 1983 to 18 July 1992. | |
| 5426 | Northumbrian Regiment 101 Painting | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A group of paintings of the Northumbrian Regiment 101.The origins of the Regiment can be traced back to 1860 when Artillery Volunteer units were raised in the United Kingdom, as a result of threats of a French invasion. This continued through the formation of the Territorial Force in 1908, and the re-forming of the Territorial Army in 1947.The Regiment was formed on the restructuring of the Territorial Army in April 1967. It was formed from 272 Field Regiment RA (Northumbrian) TA, 274 Field Regiment (Northumbrian) RA (TA), 324 Heavy Air Defence Regiment RA (TA) and 439 Light Air Defence Regiment. | |
| 5425 | Blyth Valley Stained Glass Window | Glass | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A stained glass window taken from The Civic Centre where Blyth Valley Borough was a working Council up until 2009.Due to Governmental changes, Blyth Town Council now provides local services and works in partnership with Northumberland County Council. | |
| 5424 | Glass Blyth Valley Crest | Glass | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A glass wall mounted crest of Blyth Valley Borough Council. Blyth Valley Borough Council ceased to exist in 2009 subsequently meaning the crest has been changed. Blyth Town Council now operates at the most local level of Government, offering various local services whilst helping to regenerate the town of Blyth. Blyth Town Council's crest can be seen today on the website at www.blythtowncouncil.org.uk or alternatively, on bus shelters and bins around the town of Blyth itself. | |
| 5423 | Succession of Mayors Plaque 1922-2009 | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | Wooden Plaques to commemorate the Succession of Mayors of Blyth Valley dating from 1922 all the way through to Blyth Valley Borough Council's end in 2009.This plaque was retrieved from the Civic Centre upon the abolishment of Blyth Valley Borough Council. | |
| 5422 | Elswick Flag | Cloth | Elswick Battery | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A flag of the Elswick Regiment from South Africa from the Anglo Boer War.During the Anglo Boer War, the War Office had declared a policy of accepting only infantry and yeomanry volunteers for service in South Africa, and Artillery was specifically excluded. However, one unit managed to persuade the War Office to make an exception, and in January 1900 authority was given to raise a battery for war. The unit had a drill hall near the Elswick Works, and the Battery was based entirely of the men that worked in the factory. | |
| 5421 | Memorial Plaque | Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A wooden wall mounted memorial plaque for the soldiers who fell during both the First and Second World Wars. | |
| 5420 | Fallen Soldier Plaque | Wood, Glass | Cowpen & Crofton Colliery | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A Plaque to commemorate the memory of the men of Cowpen & Crofton Colliery who fell in defence of their Country 1914-1919. | |
| 5419 | Elizabeth the Second Signed Statement | Paper, Wood | Commonwealth | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | 24/01/1974 | 22/04/2018 | A signed statement by Queen Elizabeth the Second declaring the recognition of the Borough of Blyth Valley, signed on the 24 January 1974, the twenty second year of Her Majesty's reign. | |
| 5418 | Elswick Battery Crew Photograph | Paper, Wood | Elswick Battery | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | During the Anglo Boer War, the War Office had declared a policy of accepting only infantry and yeomanry volunteers for service in South Africa, and Artillery was specifically excluded. However, one unit managed to persuade the War Office to make an exception, and in January 1900 authority was given to raise a battery for war. The unit had a drill hall near the Elswick works, and the Battery was based entirely of the men that worked in the factory. The battery raised for service came almost entirely from the drill hall and was given the name Elswick Battery. | |
| 5417 | Borough of Blyth Valley Long Serving Employees Plaque | Wood | Borough of Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A wooden plaque commemorating the long serving employees for the Borough of Blyth Valley. Service lengths date back to 1944 with the longest serving employee standing at 48.5 years.Blyth Valley Borough Council was a working Council up until 2009. | |
| 5416 | Borough of Blyth Honorary Freemen Plaque 1961-2009 | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A plaque detailing each name of the Honorary Freemen of the Borough of Blyth from 1961-2009To be granted the title of Honorary Freeman is a mark of distinction upon the person whom the Council wishes to honour. The Freedom itself carries no privilege and is purely an honour, reflecting the eminence of the person on whom it is conferred or as recognition of significant and valuable services rendered to the borough by that person.Source: https://www.preston.gov.uk/article/1367/Honorary-Freemen-Honorary-Freewomen | |
| 5415 | Metal Bell | Metal, Wood, Rope | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | 22/04/2018 | A metal bell that was placed on the wall of Blyth Civic Centre. The Civic Centre was once the home of Blyth Valley Borough Council, until this was abolished in 2009. Blyth Town Council now exists to this day, providing services at the most local level of Government whilst working in partnership with Northumberland County Council. | |
| 5414 | HMS Blyth Shield | Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 14/03/1942 | Unknown | This shield was presented by The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to Blyth (Northumberland) to commemorate the adoption of HMS Blyth - during warship week March 14th 1942. | ||
| 5413 | Metal HMS Blyth Plate | Metal | HMS Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 14/03/1942 | To commemorate the adoption of HMS Blyth during warship week in 1942.A George VI brass plaque mounted with an enamel Blyth Coat of Arms and engraved "To commemorate the adoption of HMS Blyth by the towns people of Blyth, Warship Week, March 1942".There was a long tradition of Royal Navy warships being adopted by local areas where formal or informal links would be established between a town and a particular ship. Often the ships company would visit the "adopted" area and there might be a parade. The ship's Arms or a plaque would be displayed in the Town Council. Sometimes there might be reciprocal visits to the ship by local dignitaries. At the beginning of 1942 a national campaign extended this idea by linking it to a fundraising efforts for War Bonds. Over 1200 cities, towns and villages took part. Many if not most exceeded their targets and an extraordinary £955,611,589 was raised in total.Source: http://ww2today.com/12th-march-1942-warship-week-raises-millions-for-the-war-effort | |
| 5412 | Large HMS Onslaught Crest | Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A large crest of the ship HMS Onslaught.The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy.<br><br>Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990. | ||
| 5411 | Mayors Hat | Metal, Cloth | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Late Victorian | Unknown | The Mayor of Blyth Valley Borough Council would previously have worn this hat. Pictured along with the holding tin. A late Victorian Mayoral hat, by Ede & Son, Robe Makers, Chancery Lane, London, in a painted metal box, 51 cms. | |
| 5410 | Mayor's Accessories | Cloth | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | The items of clothing that were worn by the Mayor of Blyth along with the robes.These items were received from the Civic Centre which was the base of Blyth Valley Borough Council. | |
| 5409 | Mayor's Robes | Cloth | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Velvet trimmed Mayoral robes by Ede and Ravenscroft. The robes worn by the Mayor of Blyth Valley Borough Council. These robes were retrieved from the Civic Centre. | |
| 5408 | Mayor's Throne | Oak, Cloth | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | The mayor of Blyth's Throne that sits in the Council Chamber at Arms Evertyne House. It is a large and impressive George V carved oak civic chair for the Lord Mayor, the architectural canopy with pediment dated 1923, supported on leaf carved corbels, the back with oval cartouche painted with the Arms of Blyth, buttoned back and stuff-over seat below with padded arms, fluted seat rail on downswept legs, 110 cms x 252 cms high. This was an item claimed from the Civic Centre which Blyth Valley Borough Council once operated from. | |
| 5407 | Large Blyth Valley Crest | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A large wooden painted crest of Blyth Valley Borough Council. This crest has now changed as Blyth Valley Borough Council was abolished in 2009.Blyth Town Council now works in partnership with Northumberland County Council to deliver local services to the people of Blyth. | |
| 5406 | Visitors Book | Paper | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A visitors book, signed by Prince Phillip and Lord Hunt, together with other numerous naval and other signatories. Claimed from the Civic Centre where Blyth Valley Council previously operated from. | |
| 5405 | Blyth-Bedlington Black Bridge Painting | Paper | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A painting of the Black Bridge joining Bedlington and Blyth. The first railway bridge from the river mouth it is, like the similar bridge over the Wansbeck, known as The Black Bridge. The railways in the Northumberland coalfield had developed from the early wagonways transporting coal to the rivers for onward shipment. The Bedlington Coal Company built the first Bedlington Viaduct in June 1850 at a cost of £26,000 as part of its line from Newsham to Bedlington. It was a timber trestle bridge designed by Robert Nicholson, 80 feet high and 770 feet long and it crossed the river between Bebside and Bedlington. In 1855 the Blyth and Tyne Railway bought the Newsham to Bedlington line and constructed a single line onwards to Morpeth via Choppington and Hepscott and eventually to Ashington and Newbiggin with the building of the Wansbeck Viaduct.Source: https://www.bridgesonthetyne.co.uk/bedrail.html | |
| 5404 | Signed Solingen Twinning Charter | Paper, Wood, Plastic | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The signed charter of the Twinning of Blyth Valley and Solingen. The official partnership dates back to a regular student and youth exchange since 1951. This was followed by intensive contacts between different clubs. Since 1997, regular citizen trips have taken place. | |
| 5403 | Diplomatic Robes | Cloth | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Robes that were worn by important figures within the diplomatic service - including but not limited to the Mayor. | |
| 5402 | Previous Mayor Badges | Metal | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Examples of badges presented to previous Mayors of Blyth. | |
| 5401 | Succession of Mayors Plaque 1922-1928 | Wood, Metal | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A plaque to commemorate the Mayors through the years of the Borough of Blyth and Blyth Valley from 1922-1928 | |
| 5400 | HMS Godetia Crest | Metal, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The HMS Godetia was built in Sunderland, and was the second Flower-class corvette, originally named the HMS Dart. With the liberation of Belgium in late 1944, the vessel was returned to the United Kingdom, and in common with the other Flower-class corvettes the ship was re-named to the HMS Godetia.On 12 February 1942, Godetia was transferred by the Royal Navy to the newly formed naval branch of the Belgian forces in exile, the Royal Navy, Section Belge (RNSB). Godetia served around the Atlantic coast of the USA and the Antilles in 1942, before serving in the Atlantic and Mediterranean in 1943. The ship was involved in the operations in the English Channel during Operation Overlord. From April 1942 to May 1945, Godetia escorted 70 separate convoys. On 16 December 1944, Godetia was re-transferred back to the Royal Navy.In recognition of the role of Godetia's role during the Second World War, the Belgian navy currently operates a ship with the same name. | |
| 5399 | USS Halyburton Crest | Wood, Metal | USS Halyburton | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 11/03/1995 | A wooden backed metal Crest of the USS Halyburton presented to Councillor James Clough on November 3 1995. USS Halyburton (FFG-40), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, is a ship of the United States Navy named for Pharmacist's Mate Second Class William D. Halyburton, Jr. (1924-1945). Halyburton was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour for his heroism while serving with the 5th Marines, during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Exposed to enemy fire, he rushed to aid a fallen Marine the furthest away. Shielding the man with his own body while administering aid, Halyburton was mortally wounded. For this action, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honour.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Halyburton_(FFG-40) (The source legitimacy cannot be guaranteed) | |
| 5398 | Solingen Glassware | Glass | Items from Civic Centre | Glassware | Unknown | Unknown | Solingen is known as the 'City of Blades' due to its manufacturing of fine swords and knives. Solingen and Blyth are twinned towns and often send and receive gifts from one and other. This is to celebrate and recognise the partnership of the two. A set of 6 glasses was gifted to Blyth Town Council by the visitors from Solingen. | ||
| 5397 | Aerial Blyth Photograph | Paper | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A black and white aerial photograph of Blyth over Broadway and the surrounding streets prior to new developments. This photo is thought to have been taken during the mining period - however this cannot be confirmed.More photos from Blyth's historical ages can be found here:https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/gallery/old-pictures-blyth-down-years-4300437 | |
| 5396 | Silver Teapot | Silver | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A silver teapot reclaimed from the Civic Centre where Blyth Valley Borough Council operated from until 2009. | |
| 5395 | Two Pewter Solingen Plates | Pewter | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/04/1991 | 01/04/1991 | A circular pewter dish, decorated with the scene of a blacksmith flanked by a heraldic shield (Solingen) and "Peter Harn, April 1991" towards floral border, 21cm. Second circular pewter dish with the heraldic shield of Solingen. These items were gifted from Solingen to Blyth town as part of the twinning relationship Blyth is twinned with:Solingen, GermanyRatingen, GermanyGelendzhik, Russia | ||
| 5394 | Wooden Solingen Etching | Wood | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/01/1974 | Unknown | A wood and melamine presentation plaque "Solingen 1930-1974", with an attached mounted miniature sword, 40in wide. The plaque is to celebrate Solingen being 600 years old in 1974. The writing around the outside translates to 'Solingen - 600 Years Old. The view of Solingen around 1630'. | |
| 5393 | Letter tray presented by 'Q' Battery | Silver | Blyth Battery | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/01/1960 | 04/11/1961 | An Elizabeth II letter tray, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1960, circular with raised border and engraved with the coat-of-arms of the Royal Artillery, with inscription "Presented to the Borough of Blyth by 'Q' Battery, 324 Regiment Royal Artillery, Territorial Army, on the occasion of their receiving the Freedom of the Borough, 4th November 1961", 26cm diameter, 20oz approx. | |
| 5392 | Wick Trimmer | Metal | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Unknown | Unknown | A metal wick trimmer used to prolong the life of candles. | ||
| 5391 | 40th Anniversary of Town Twinning Plate | Pewter | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 15/04/2002 | A Kirshbaum oval pewter two-handled dish, in the 'WMF' style, embossed with floral design and with plaque "Presented by a Civic Party from Solingen on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of our twinning (12-15th April 202)", 48 cms. | |
| 5390 | The Rielly Cup 1937 | Metal | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/01/1937 | Unknown | A George VI two handled presentation cup engraved "Blyth Coat of Arms" and inscription "The Reilly Cup Presented by His Worship the Mayor Alderman James Reilly for Annual Competition by Members of the Blyth Carnation Society 1937", urn-shaped with detachable cover, ebonised base with silver band, engraved names of winners, by The Co-operative Wholesale Society, 23cm high. | |
| 5389 | City of Sudbury Letter Opener | Wood, Metal | Sudbury | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A letter opener that Blyth received as a gift from the City of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, with a textured metal handle. The blade engraved inscription "City of Sudbury". | |
| 5388 | Freeman of the Borough Gerk Kaimer Bowl | Pewter | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 18th Century | 03/04/1998 | An 18th Century pewter dish, oval and engraved with the inscription "Dank An Dei Stadt Blyth Valley Gerd Kaimer, Freeman of the Borough, 3 April, 1988", 22.5 cm. | |
| 5387 | 1000th Post War House Commemorative Box | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | 11/04/1951 | 11/04/1951 | A Commemorative Box to symbolise the 1000th house built in Blyth after the war, which was given on 11th April 1951. World War 2 ended on 2 September 1945. This is an extremely significant part of Blyth's history, due to warfare being extremely evident throughout the community during this time. The 1000th house marks an enormous milestone for the town of Blyth, as it identifies the period in which Blyth was returning to normal."Due to Blyth's industrial heritage, with its pits, railways and shipyards there was a strong military presence. The RAF, the Navy and the Army all had an interest in Blyth and by the 1940’s the port was once again used as a submarine base, resulting in an influx of different nationalities in and around the town" Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/00/a6825800.shtml | |
| 5386 | Blyth Harbour Commission Glassware | Glass, Metal, Wood | Blyth Harbour Commission | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | 19/07/1981 | 19/07/1981 | An Elizabeth II silver presentation beaker, by C.J. Vander, London 1981, circular with everted rim and engraved inscription "Blyth Valley Borough Council" and also to reverse "Presented by Blyth Harbour Commission to commemorate its Centenary, 19th June 1982"; together with a cut-glass jug and raised on a velvet-topped oak presentation stand, 31cm wide. | |
| 5385 | Boat on Wooden Plinth | Wood, Metal | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A metal submarine boat on a wooden plinth given to Blyth as a gift from frequent Solingen visitors (twinning town). | |
| 5384 | 20th Anniversary Solingen Town Twinning | Silver | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A silver etched plate presented by the mayor and members of Blyth Valley Council, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the twinning partnership of Blyth and Solingen from 1953-1978. | |
| 5383 | Bates Colliery Statue | Metal | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A metal statue presented to Blyth Valley to commemorate Bates Colliery. It was once a common sight in the towns and villages of Northumberland and Durham - but is now one that is confined to history.The closure of Bates Colliery ended the long tradition of coal-mining in the borough.https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/remember-when-bates-colliery-blyth-7509685 | ||
| 5382 | Solingen Slate | Metal, Tile | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A Solingen slate given to Blyth as a gift to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the towns being twinned. | |
| 5381 | Teapot gifted by Solingen in 1991 | Earthenware | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | 01/01/1991 | A blue ground earthenware and teapot and cover, with a floral design and presentation inscription to cover, 27cms high. This teapot was gifted to Blyth in 1991 from Solingen as part of their twinning relationship. The exact date of origin is unknown. | |
| 5380 | Solingen Knife Gifted by Solingen Twinning Town | Steel | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Solingen was first identified by a chronicler in 1067, who named the area "Solonchon".The manufacturing of fine swords, scissors, knives and razors is Solingen's famous attribute.Later in the 17th century, a group of swordsmiths broke their guild oaths through divulging their secrets as they went onto Shotley Bridge, County Durham. Solingen is therefore known as "The City of Blades". The swords and knives from Solingen have since turned up in places around the British Isles. Solingen's manufactured weaponry was prized for its quality and subsequently traded across the European continent.This particular knife was gifted to Blyth Town Council from Solingen twinning visitors prior to a civic meeting. Solingen still remains the knife-centre of Germany. | |
| 5379 | Wooden Plate with Metal Etching of Solingen | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plate received as a gift from Blyth's twinned town Solingen, which is carved into the silver. | |
| 5378 | Oil Painting of Blyth Port | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | An oil painting of the busy port of Blyth, currently hanging in Blyth Town Council's Council Chamber | |
| 5377 | George Horton Watercolour Painting | Paper, Wood | George Horton | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A watercolour painting by George Horton whose main exhibitions of work were held in The Hague and in Rotterdam. He lived in South Shields until 1918 when he moved to London. He developed a very individual and impressionistic watercolour style.Source: https://www.johnnicholsonfineart.co.uk/department/george-horton--water-colourist-of-shipping-subjects-and-dutch-coastal-scenes-individual-impressionistic-watercolour-style/ | |
| 5376 | Captain Richard Been Stannard Photograph | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Captain Richard Been Stannard was born in August 1902 in Middleton Street, Blyth. He attended Crofton Junior School in Blyth but moved to the South of England and joined the Royal Navy. He was recognised for his outstanding efforts and bravery as he was seen to protect his vessel from enemy attacks and help his crew safely to land. The photograph provides accompanying information and is located in Arms Evertyne House, Blyth. | |
| 5375 | HMS Blyth Drawing | Paper, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A drawing of the HMS Blyth ship with a service taking place in front.HMS Blyth is a minehunter of the British Royal Navy and is the second vessel to bear the name. The first being a minesweeper of the Second World War. | ||
| 5374 | Various Crests | Wood | Various | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A collection of crests from various ships that have visited Blyth. The plaques are on the wall all the way along Blyth Town Council's Council Chamber in Arms Evertyne House. | |
| 5373 | Solingen Fountain Portrait | Stone | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A stone portrait of the landmark fountain in Solingen, Blyth's Twinned Town. | |
| 5372 | Iris Ship Plates | Ceramic | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Two ceramic plates of the Iris ship, Squad 124.Eight ships of the Royal Navy have been named HMS Iris after the Greek mythological figure Iris or after the flower by that name. | ||
| 5371 | Backworth Male Voice Choir Crest | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden crest of the Backworth Male Voice Choir, who were known as the 'Ambassadors of Song'.The Backworth Male Voice Choir was founded in 1951 by miners of the Backworth Colliery. The first Musical Director was Joe King, the Colliery Manager, and although the Colliery is long since closed, there is still a close association and affection for the heritage of the group.Source: http://www.backworthchoir.co.uk/aboutus.html | |
| 5370 | Clock Presented by A. J. Duffield | Metal | Unkn | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A small metal clock presented by the Ex-Mayor of Blyth Valley A. J. Duffield | |
| 5369 | 1994 Mayoress Appeal Donation | Metal, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A plaque to commemorate the £11,011 donation to the Arthritis & Rheumatism Council made by Mrs Muriel Anderson | |
| 5368 | Blyth Lifeguard Bronze Badge | Bronze, Wood | Blyth L.N.E.R.-A.S.C - Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A bronze badge to commemorate the Blyth L.N.E.R.-A.S.C - Blyth Lifeguard and Swimming Club that was founded in 1931.The club still stands today and offers swimming lessons, lifeguard & lifesaving training as well as training for competitive swimmers. https://www.blsc.uk.com/ | |
| 5367 | Blyth Valley Borough Council Crest | Wood | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Blyth Valley Borough Council was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the borough of Blyth, Seaton Valley urban district and part of the borough of Whitley Bay. The district council was abolished as part of the 2009 structural changes to local government in England effective from 1 April 2009 with responsibilities being transferred to Northumberland County Council, a unitary authority.This crest is the original crest of Blyth Valley Borough Council which has since been replaced by Blyth Town Council along with an updated crest. | |
| 5366 | The Royal Artillery Plate 1716 | Ceramic | The Royal Artillery | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | The Royal Artillery was formed on 26 May 1716, when by the Royal Warrant of George I two regular companies of field artillery, each 100 men strong, were raised at Woolwich, leading to the title "Royal Artillery" (RA) which was first used in 1720. This crest is infamously known as The Royal Artillery crest which is still used today.Source: https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/units/4980/royal-artillery | |
| 5365 | Comite des Jumelyes Angouleme 1992 Plate | Ceramic | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | 01/01/1992 | Unknown | A ceramic plate from the South-West of France from 1992 to commemorate the twinning of towns. Comite des Jumelyes Angouleme translates to 'The Twin Cities Angouleme Foreign Towns Committee'. | ||
| 5364 | Solingen-Grafrath Markt Plate | Ceramic | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | An etched ceramic plate showing Solingen with its landmark fountain. | |
| 5363 | Beacon Council 2005-06 Trophy | Glass | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A glass trophy from Beacon Council awarded to Blyth Valley Borough Council to recognise their efforts in getting closer to communities. | |
| 5361 | Wooden Plate with Silver Crest | Wood, Metal | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plate with metal edging and metal central figurine | |
| 5360 | Drybrough Northern League v Scottish Junior F.A. Brass Plate | Brass | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A brass plate to commemorate the football match between Drybrough Northern League and the Scottish Junior F.A. in Blyth in May 1981 | ||
| 5359 | Duisburg 1964 Plate | Ceramic | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | An etched plate of Duisburg in 1964. Duisburg is a city in Germany's Rhineland renowned for its steel industry. | ||
| 5358 | Metal Ratingen Crest | Brass | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A metal crest of Blyth's twinned town Ratingen | |
| 5357 | Sunbeam II Logs | Paper, Cloth | Sir Walter Runciman | Items from Civic Centre | Books | Unknown | Unknown | Two Sunbeam II books, one from 1930 and another from 1932.These books are both the public and personal logs of Sir Walter Runciman. Walter Runciman, 1st Baron Runciman (6 July 1847 - 13 August 1937) was an English and Scottish shipping magnate. He was born in the Scottish town of Dunbar. He was the fourth son of Walter Runciman, master of a schooner and later a member of the coastguard, and Jane, oldest daughter of John Finlay, shipowner, also of Dunbar. The family moved to the coastguard station at Cresswell, Northumberland, because his father was appointed a position there. After attending a church school, the younger Walter ran away from home to work at sea in 1859. | |
| 5355 | Gothe Medallion | Clay, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A broken Medallion of Gothe | |
| 5354 | CONE 10th Anniversary Trophy | Glass | CONE | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The 10th Anniversary Trophy from CONE to commemorate Community Nature Preservation in Cramlington | |
| 5353 | Ratingen Medallions | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Two Medallions from Blyth's Twinned Town Ratingen | |
| 5352 | Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust Special Awards | Paper, Wood | Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 24/04/1992 | 24/04/1992 | Two special awards presented to Councillors Eric Tolhurst and Aileen Trump to commemorate the outstanding contributions that they made. | |
| 5351 | Borough of Blyth Valley NELC Support Award | Paper | National Employers Liaison Committee | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | An award given to the Borough of Blyth Valley.This award was given presented by the National Employers Liaison Committee for the declaring of the support for the Territorial Army and Volunteer Reserve Forces of the Crown. | |
| 5350 | Northumberland Youth Games 2004 Plaque | Wood, Metal | Northumberland Youth Games | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A plaque to commemorate the hosting of the Northumberland Youth Games in the Blyth Valley Borough Council area. | |
| 5349 | Arthritis Research Donation | Paper, Wood | The Arthritis & Rheumatism Council for Research | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 15/06/1987 | 15/06/1987 | A certificate to commemorate the donation made to The Arthritis & Rheumatism Council for Research by Councillor Langman in 1987 | |
| 5348 | Borough of Blyth Tablet | Marble | The College of Arms London | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The crest of Blyth on a tablet, created by the College of Arms in London | |
| 5347 | Conservation Award 1972 | Paper, Wood | The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | An award presented to the Borough of Blyth for the Rehabilitation of New Delaval Pit Heap in Blyth. | |
| 5346 | Castle Painting | Paper, Wood | M Hans Tipap | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A signed painting of a castle in Germany | |
| 5345 | Solingen Blacksmith Drawing | Paper, Wood | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A hand drawn portrait of a blacksmith in Solingen.Solingen is famed for its smithing, and is known as the 'City of Blades', due to its renown for manufacturing fine swords, knives, scissors and razors. | |
| 5344 | British Olympic Appeal 1990 Award | Paper, Wood | British Olympic Association | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Award presented to Blyth Valley Borough Council to commemorate their support. | |
| 5343 | Getting Closer to Communities Award 2005-06 | Wood, Paper | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed award for Blyth Valley Borough Council | ||
| 5342 | Stadt Solingen Crest | Paper, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A framed crest of the city of Solingen | ||
| 5341 | Pencil Sketch | Paper, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A pencil sketch of a vibrant home | |
| 5340 | Osiris Submarine Photograph | Paper, Wood | HMS Osiris | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A photograph of the Osiris Submarine presented by the commanding officer.The HMS Osiris was a Submarine that served in the Royal Navy. The Ship was commissioned on 11 January 1964, and was decommissioned 25 years later in 1989, when it was sold to the Canadian Forces the same year for spare parts, with the ship being scrapped in 1991. | |
| 5339 | Blyth Valley Youth Training Certificate 1996 | Paper, Wood | Northumberland TEC | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 22/03/1996 | 22/03/1996 | A certificate awarded to Blyth Valley Youth Training for meeting the National Standard for effective Investment in People | |
| 5338 | HMS Blyth Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Blyth Valley photographs | Paper, Wood | HMS Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 15/11/2003 | 15/11/2003 | A collection of photographs presented by the Captain and Crew of the HMS Blyth to commemorate the awarding of the Freedom of the Borough of Blyth Valley.HMS Blyth is a minehunter of the British Royal Navy and is the second vessel to bear the name. The first being a minesweeper of the Second World War. | |
| 5337 | HMS Blyth Signed Photograph | Paper, Wood | H.M.S Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A signed photo from the ships company from the visit of HMS Blyth to the Borough of Blyth. The photo was signed by the commanding officer and reads "With best wishes on the occasion of HMS Blyth visiting the Borough of Blyth"HMS Blyth is a minehunter of the British Royal Navy and is the second vessel to bear the name, the first being a minesweeper of the Second World War. | |
| 5336 | 50 Year Solingen Twinning Commemorative Plaque | Metal | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A metal plaque with miniature figurines from Solingen to commemorate a 50 year twinning partnership with Blyth. The German city of Solingen has been twinned with Blyth since 1962 and exchange gifts. | ||
| 5335 | Northumbria in Bloom 1991 | Paper, Wood | Northumbria in Bloom | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | An award presented to Nye Bevan House for "the best grounds of an old peoples home". Nye Bevan House provides sheltered accommodation for elderly and retired people in Blyth and was established in 1984. | |
| 5334 | Britain in Bloom 1972 Award | Paper, Wood | Britain in Bloom | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | An award presented to the Borough of Blyth from Britain in Bloom. The award was presented in recognition of the achievement of Blyth Borough action committee in 1972.More information regarding Britain in Bloom and each competition stage, dating back to 1964 can be found here. Although the legitimacy of this cannot be guaranteed. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britain_in_Bloom | |
| 5333 | Queen Mother's 80th Birthday Award 1985 + 1987 | Paper, Wood | Keep Britain Tidy Group | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | 01/01/1985 | 01/01/1985 | Commendation to Blyth Valley District Council in 1985 and 1987 | |
| 5332 | Blyth Pier | Paper, Wood | G Simpson | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A painting of Blyth Pier by G Simpson. This painting was acquired from The Civic Centre as a result of the termination of Blyth Valley Borough Council. | |
| 5331 | Coastal Crashing Waves | Wood, Paper | Apogrera | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A painting of crashing waves on a cliffside by Apogrera | |
| 5330 | Ratingen Stadterhebung 1276 | Paper, Wood | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A mock up image of Ratingen as it has progressed through the years. Ratingen, Germany is another twinning partner of Blyth and often gifts are exchanged as a gesture of recognition. | |
| 5329 | Stadtsaga (City Saga) | Paper, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A handwritten explanation of the city of Ratingen and a drawn etching to accompany it. Ratingen and Blyth share a twinning partnership where gifts are exchanged. | ||
| 5328 | Solingen/Ratingen Abstract Portrait | Paper, Wood | Borough of Blyth, Ratingen, Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A black and white portrait to symbolise the two twinned towns of Blyth. The modern concept of town twinning, conceived after the Second World War in 1947, was intended to foster friendship and understanding among different cultures and between former foes as an act of peace and reconciliation, and to encourage trade and tourism. By the 2000s, town twinning became increasingly used to form strategic international business links among member cities.More information on twinning towns can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_city*Legitimacy of source cannot be guaranteed. | |
| 5327 | Painting of Coastal Cliffs | Paper, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A painting of the coastal cliffs of Blyth | |
| 5326 | Painting of a Church | Paper, Wood | Escape Family Support | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A painting of a church by Escape Family Support. | |
| 5325 | Two Paintings of the Blyth coastline | Paper, Wood | Escape Family Support | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Two paintings of the Blyth coastline and windmill by Escape Family Support. | |
| 5323 | Silver Solingen Portrait | Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A silver etched portrait of Solingen in 1987 | |
| 5322 | Framed Borough of Blyth Crest | Paper, Wood | Borough of Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A framed drawing of the Borough of Blyth Crest | |
| 5321 | War Savings Campaign Plaques | Plastic | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The two white plaques commemorate the War Savings Campaign 1943 - 'Presented By The Air Ministry In Recognition Of Successful Achievement In Wings For Victory Week'. Once local councils had reached certain savings targets these plaques were presented and displayed in the Town Hall or similar places. | |
| 5320 | Cowpen Colliery Workmen's Institute Plans | Paper, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | The layout plans of the Cowpen Colliery Workmen's Institute.Cowpen Colliery, also known as the Blyth Isabella Pit, was at its most productive in the 1930s, with 917 men employed. The main export was coal, but from 1914 it also started to export steam. The workers of the pit would go to Cowpen Colliery's Workmen's Institute.More information including a memorial list can be found at: http://www.dmm.org.uk/colliery/c031.htm Legitimacy of external sources cannot be guaranteed | |
| 5319 | Signed Charter with 3 Medallions | Cold, Paper, Wood | Borough of Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed signed charter with 3 encased golden medallions | |
| 5318 | Elevation Plans for Renwick Road Workmen's Institute | Paper | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Architectural plans, Cowpen Colliery Workmen's Institute, Renwick Road, Blyth, 72cm x 95cm; and another 57cm x 67cm. | |
| 5317 | Bates Colliery Photograph | Paper, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Photograph of Bates Colliery, dated 1904-1986. Bates Colliery's coal-mining came to an end in 1986, two years after the end of the national miners' strike. The 50-year life of the colliery gave over a thousand local people jobs, but when the end came 1,735 miners and workers unfortunately lost their jobs. | ||
| 5316 | Portrait of Ratingen town and crests | Paper, Wood | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 01/01/2001 | Unknown | Portrait of Ratingen with drawings of the town and crests. This portrait commemorates the 725th city anniversary for Ratingen in 2001. | |
| 5315 | Ratingen Twinning Charter | Paper, Wood | Borough of Blyth, Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | The signed twinning charter for the twinning of Blyth and Ratingen | |
| 5314 | Sørlandet Ship Photograph | Paper, Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A photograph of the Sørlandet at sea. Sørlandet is a Norwegian heritage Tall Ship, being launched in 1927 and is the world's oldest full-rigged ship still in operation. The Sørlandet is one of the very few full-rigged ship in the world. | |
| 5313 | HMS Ark Royal Photograph | Paper, Wood | HMS Ark Royal | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 01/03/1984 | Unknown | A framed photograph of the HMS Ark Royal at Walker Yard.HMS Ark Royal was a light aircraft carrier and former flagship of the Royal Navy. It was the third and final vessel of Invincible class. The ship was built by Swan Hunter on the River Tyne and launched by them in 1981. | |
| 5312 | Coastal Painting | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed coastal painting | |
| 5311 | Ratingen Metal Plate | Metal | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A metal plate with a portrait of the city of Ratingen. Ratingen is known for its production of coal and steel, and this metal-work plate of the city is a prime example of its talents. | ||
| 5310 | Silver Plate Set | Silver | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A set of engraved silver decorative plates | |
| 5307 | Silver Ratingen Europe Walks Plate | Silver, Gold | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A silver plate dedicated to Ratingen in 1985. This item was gifted to Blyth as part of their partnership with the twinning towns. | |
| 5306 | Silver Ratingen Plaque | Wood, Metal | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden-backed silver Ratingen disc. Ratingen is famously known for its metal-work. This item was gifted from Ratingen visitors as recognition of their twinning relationship. | |
| 5305 | Silver Ratingen Plates | Silver | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Silver Plates with the Ratingen Crest in the centre. Ratingen is famed for its metal-work. | |
| 5304 | Metal Trophy | Metal | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A metal Trophy with a plaque | |
| 5303 | Ratingen Plate Set | Ceramic | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | A ceramic plate set from Ratingen, with crests and drawings. This was a gift from the twinning town to recognise and celebrate the partnership they share with Blyth, Northumberland. | ||
| 5302 | Silver Plates from Solingen | Metal, Wool | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Framed silver plates from Solingen to commemorate the Jubilee Year of Queen Elizabeth (1997). | |
| 5301 | Onslaught Bell | Cast Metal | HMS Onslaught | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | The bell of the HMS Onslaught. Cast metal ship's bell, engraved inscription "HMS Onslaught, 1962", 24cms high. The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy. Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Onslaught_(S14) (The source legitimacy cannot be guaranteed) | |
| 5299 | HMS Onslaught Crests | Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Two Crests of the HMS Onslaught.The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy.Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990. | ||
| 5298 | HMS Onslaught Photo | Paper, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 31/08/1990 | 31/08/1990 | A framed photograph of the HMS Onslaught. The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy. Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990. | ||
| 5297 | Bronze HMS Onslaught Picture | Bronze, Wood | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A bronze etched picture of the HMS Onslaught.The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy.Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990.More information can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Onslaught_(S14)*Legitimacy of source cannot be guaranteed. | ||
| 5296 | Borough of Blyth Charter Day Souvenir | Wood, Paper | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 20/09/1922 | 20/09/1922 | A charter presented by the Incorporation Committee of Blyth to celebrate the granting of a Charter of Incorporation by King George V in 1922 and Blyth becoming a municipal borough. | ||
| 5295 | Borough of Blyth Crest | Wood | Borough of Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with a painted Borough of Blyth Crest. | |
| 5294 | Solingen Pennant | Plastic, Cloth | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A plastic Pennant from Blyth's twinned German Town Solingen. Blyth and Solingen celebrated their 60th anniversary of town twinning in 2022. | |
| 5293 | Solingen Marines Pennant | Plastic, Cloth | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A pennant from the Solingen Marines. The marines were founded in 1910. | |
| 5292 | Blyth Rotary Club Pennant | Cloth | Blyth Rotary Club | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A pennant/banner of the Blyth Rotary Club with the crest of Blyth on the front. | |
| 5290 | Straand Hotel Framed Etching | Paper, Wood | Straand Hotel | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed etched drawing to commemorate the Straand Hotel | |
| 5289 | Garden News Plaque | Wood, Metal | Garden News | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque commemorating the Garden News | |
| 5288 | German Tankard | Steel, Ceramic | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | A silver German tankard with engraving. | |
| 5287 | Texan Flag | Cloth | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A Texan flag presented by the Texas School Boy Football Team who were participating in a football tournament in England. | ||
| 5286 | Blyth Crest | Wood | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The crest of Blyth on a wooden plaque | |
| 5285 | Bronze HMS Ark Royal Plate | Bronze, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A bronze etched portrait of the HMS Ark Royal through the years.HMS Ark Royal was a light aircraft carrier and former flagship of the Royal Navy, and it was the third and final vessel of Invincible class. The ship was built by Swan Hunter on the River Tyne and launched by them in 1981, and was christened by Queen Elizabeth.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ark_Royal_(R07)Accuracy of external sources cannot be guaranteed. | |
| 5284 | HMS Onslaught Submarine Photograph | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed photograph of the HMS Onslaught.The HMS Onslaught was a British Oberon-Class submarine operated by the Royal Navy.Onslaught was laid down by Chatham Dockyard on 8 April 1959, and launched on 24 September 1960. The boat was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 14 August 1962 and had patrols in the Mediterranean and Baltic. The ship was decommissioned in 1990. | |
| 5281 | Ratingen Church Portrait | Paper, Wood | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A portrait drawing of a church in one of Blyth's Twinned Towns Ratingen. | |
| 5280 | Framed Drawing of Dumeklemmer Brunnen fountain in Ratingen | Paper, Wood | Ratingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed drawing of the fountain in one of Blyth's Twinned Towns, Ratingen.A framed photograph of the famous fountain in the Ratingen Alstadt 'Dumeklemmer Brunnen'. For centuries, the residents of Ratingen have been nicknamed "Dumeklemmer" (thumb clampers). According to legend, they trapped Saint Suitbertus' thumb in the city gate when he tried to convert the then pagan citizens of Ratingen to Christianity. Since then, Ratingen residents have supposedly been born with flat thumbs. In 1971, the city of Ratingen held a competition for a fountain in the old town centre that references this legend. The design for this fountain, by sculptor Karl Heinz Klein, won first prize. The three boys, raising their flat thumbs in the air, are larger than life and cast in bronze. The fountain bowl and base are made of basalt. | |
| 5279 | Seaton Valley National Savings Committee 50th Anniversary 1966 | Wood, Clay | Seaton Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | Framed Plaque of the Seaton Valley National Savings Committee's 50th Anniversary in 1966.The movement was created in March 1916 as the National Savings Committee and this was supplemented by volunteer local committees and paid civil servants. A number of different organisations were loosely affiliated to make up the movement, including the Trustees Savings Banks and National Savings (previously the Post Office Savings Bank).The movement was particularly active during wartime, when government spending was heightened. During World War II a War Savings Campaign was set up by the War Office to support the war effort. Local savings weeks were held which were promoted with posters with titles such as "Lend to Defend the Right to be Free", "Save your way to Victory" and "War Savings are Warships". | |
| 5278 | Roll of Honour of G. & N. Wright | Paper, Oak | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A handwritten roll of honour of the employers and employees of G. & N. Wright, who gave their services to King and country, 1914-18 and 1939-45, oak case, 50cms x 31cms. G. & N. Wright were timber merchants, joinery and moulding manufacturers. | |
| 5277 | Blyth Crest Framed Photograph | Wood, Paper | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed photograph of Blyth's crest in 1967 | |
| 5276 | Gold Woven Solingen Portrait | Gold, Straw, Wood | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | 01/09/2002 | A gold etched woven portrait of a cottage in Solingen to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Town Twinning. | |
| 5275 | Bronze Woven Solingen Portrait | Bronze, Wood, Straw | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Bronze woven etching of Solingen | |
| 5274 | Silver Blyth 'B' Turbine House Portrait | Metal | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A portrait of Blyth's second Turbine House which was part of Blyth's Power Station.Blyth A Power Station was built and opened first but had a smaller generating capacity than its sister station, Blyth B Power Station, which was built to its west four years later. The power stations' four large chimneys were a landmark of the Northumberland skyline for over 40 years; the A Station's two chimneys each stood at 140 metres (460 ft); the B Station's two chimneys were taller, at 170 metres (560 ft) each.Source: Blyth Power Station, by Russell, Jesse / Cohn, Ronald | |
| 5273 | Framed photograph of the Dumeklemmer Brunnen fountain in Ratingen | Paper | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A framed photograph of the famous fountain in the Ratingen Alstadt 'Dumeklemmer Brunnen'. For centuries, the residents of Ratingen have been nicknamed "Dumeklemmer" (thumb clampers). According to legend, they trapped Saint Suitbertus' thumb in the city gate when he tried to convert the then pagan citizens of Ratingen to Christianity. Since then, Ratingen residents have supposedly been born with flat thumbs. In 1971, the city of Ratingen held a competition for a fountain in the old town centre that references this legend. The design for this fountain, by sculptor Karl Heinz Klein, won first prize. The three boys, raising their flat thumbs in the air, are larger than life and cast in bronze. The fountain bowl and base are made of basalt. | |
| 5272 | Signed Notice/Charter | Paper, Plastic, Leather | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 01/01/1984 | Unknown | A Royal Charter scroll, commemorating the District of Blyth Valley as a borough, 1st April 1974, with seals and in red leather Elizabeth II presentation box. | |
| 5271 | Twinning Charter | Paper | Solingen and Blyth | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | 01/04/1995 | 03/03/1996 | The two signed twinning charters from Blyth and Solingen from 1995/96. | |
| 5270 | Various Cassettes | Plastic | Various | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | Unknown | A collection of the various cassettes retrieved from the Civic Centre/Blyth Valley Borough Council. | |
| 5269 | Ville de Chatellerault Medal | Metal | S. A. Prichard | Items from Civic Centre | Commemorative Coins | 01/03/1985 | 01/03/1985 | A medal presented to Blyth Round Table in March 1985 | |
| 5268 | Ashanti Mould | Clay | Ashanti | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A Clay crest mould of the HMS Ashanti. HMS Ashanti was a Tribal-class frigate of the Royal Navy, and was named after the Ashanti people, an ethnic group located in Ghana. The frigate was sunk as a target in 1988.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Ashanti_(F117) | |
| 5267 | HMS Northumberland Crest | Clay | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | The Crest of the HMS Northumberland. HMS Northumberland is a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. She is named after the Duke of Northumberland. She is the eighth Royal Navy ship to bear the name since the first 70-gun frigate in 1679, and the ninth in the class of Type 23 frigates. She is based at Devonport and is part of the Devonport Flotilla.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Northumberland_(F238)(Legitimacy of external source cannot be guaranteed.) | |
| 5266 | Russian Bunting | Cloth | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A triangle hanging piece of bunting with the name of the town of Gelendzhik. | |
| 5265 | Blyth Civic Centre Photo Album | Paper, Plastic, Leather | Blyth Civic Centre | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | Unknown | Unknown | A photo album of the marriage ceremonies from Blyth's Civic Centre | |
| 5264 | Miscellaneous Books | Paper | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Books | Unknown | Unknown | An assortment of books from Germany | |
| 5263 | Stack of Miniature plates | Ceramic | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | A stack of miniature German plates | |
| 5262 | German Postcard Album | Leather, Paper | Kanegem | Items from Civic Centre | Books | Unknown | Unknown | An album of old German postcards. | |
| 5261 | Special Olympic Banner | Cloth | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A banner to commemorate the England Special Olympics Team in Strathclyde in 1990. | |
| 5260 | Blyth Plaque | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden Blyth plaque in a cloth lined box | |
| 5259 | Tielt Banner | Cloth | Tielt | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A banner of the Belgian Town Tielt, with their crest embroidered on the front. | |
| 5258 | Decorated small chopping boards | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Small wooden chopping boards on a hanging piece, decorated with flower design. | |
| 5257 | Ceramic Statue (Man) | Ceramic | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | A ceramic figurine of a man | |
| 5256 | Ceramic Statue (Woman) | Cermaic | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Ceramics | Unknown | Unknown | A ceramic figurine of a woman | |
| 5255 | Wooden Bird Vase | Wood | Unknown | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden curved vase shaped like a bird. | |
| 5254 | Northumberland Healthy Business Gold Award 2006 | Glass | Northumberland Healthy People | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A glass trophy presented to Blyth Valley Borough Council for supporting healthy living amongst employees. | |
| 5253 | International Town Twinning Trophy from Northumberland Water | Glass, Wood | Northumbrian Water | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A glass globe trophy for the International Town Twinning | |
| 5252 | Borough of Blyth Plaque | Wood | Blyth Valley | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with the crest of Blyth on the front | |
| 5251 | Fergusons Glass Medallion | Glass | Fergusons | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A medallion made by the Ferguson family - famously known for being the largest privately-owned haulier in the North East of England.https://fergytrux.com/ | |
| 5250 | City of Southampton Plaque | Wood, Metal | Southampton | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with a metal plate commemorating the City of Southampton. The coat of arms of Southampton were officially granted on 4 August 1575. | |
| 5249 | Circular Glass Stained Plaque of the City of Meckenheim | Glass, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A circular glass stained plate showing the crest of the German City of Meckenheim. | |
| 5247 | Hr.Ms. Delfzijl Shield | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A shield for the Hr.Ms. Delfzijl.The Hr.Ms. Delfzijl was a Dutch mine hunter of the Alkmaar class and the first ship, with the Dutch navy , named after the Groningen city of Delfzijl. The ship was built by the Van der Giessen-de Noord shipyard in Alblasserdam. | |
| 5246 | Sudbury of Canada Commemorative Coin | Silver | Sudbury | Items from Civic Centre | Commemorative Coins | Unknown | Unknown | A Commemorative Coin to celebrate the city of Sudbury in Canada unveiling the "Big Nickel" Monument.The "Big Nickel" statue in Sudbury, a giant replica of the Canadian 5-cent coin from 1951 standing 9 meters tall, surrounded by various legends.The "Big Nickel" was constructed as a unique tourist attraction and to commemorate Sudbury's extensive nickel industry. It was officially opened in 1964. | |
| 5245 | Rhondda Centenary Year Standing Badge | Rhondda | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A freestanding badge to commemorate the Welsh borouhh Rhondda's Centenary Year.The arms were officially granted on May 20, 1955 to the Rhonda Borough and transferred to the District Council in 1974. | ||
| 5244 | The Queen's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal | Silver | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Commemorative Coins | Unknown | Unknown | A silver coin to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 50 year reign.The Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II was the international celebration held in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952. | |
| 5243 | Battle of Trafalgar Commemorative Coin | Metal | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Commemorative Coins | Unknown | Unknown | A Commemorative Coin for the Battle of Trafalgar, in a clear plastic case and gold embroidery. The coin shows Horatio Viscount Nelson, the Duke of Bronte, who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar, in which the Duke was unfortunately killed. | |
| 5242 | MiJ-Boot Lindau Shield | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with metal crest of the German Navy Coat of Arms of the MiJ-Boat Lindau.Type 320 Lindau-class minehunters was a class of German coastal minehunters built as part of the first FRG naval program. The ships were made from non-metallic components and built by Burmester Bremen. | |
| 5241 | STANAVFORCHAN Shield | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque to commemorate the Standing Naval Force Channel (STANAVFORCHAN).Activated on May 11, 1973 it was an active mine countermeasure squadron. The squadron was tasked with the protection of the English Channel and the Southern North Sea. STANAVFORCHAN consisted of seven to nine mine countermeasure vessels from the Royal Navy, German Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy and Belgian Naval Force, which were assigned to the squadron for either six or twelve months. The command of the squadron rotated between the participating countries, with the exception of Germany. As the squadron had no homeport it spent most time afloat or on port visits in allied nations. | |
| 5240 | Tender Saar Shield | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with a metal crest of the German navy ship Saar. Saar was the first purpose-built submarine tender of the German Kreigsmarine and served throughout World War II. For more information, see: German submarine tender Saar - Wikipedia (source legitimacy cannot be guaranteed) | |
| 5237 | Plaque commemorating German cities united with Solingen | Granite, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A black pentagon 75 year commemoration plaque to celebrate the 75 year anniversary of the five cities, Solingen, Ohligs, Hohscheid, Grafrath and Wald being united to the city of Solingen. | |
| 5236 | Plaque commemorating a visit from Solingen to Blyth, 1995 | Granite, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 01/04/1995 | A metal ensign with Latin text, translating to 'Glory to God alone', on a granite backing to commemorate the visit of a civic party from Solingen to Blyth in April 1995. | |
| 5234 | Peter Hahn Plaque | Wood, Metal | Solingen | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden plaque with a metal figurine of Peter Hahn, the blacksmith of Solingen | |
| 5232 | 3 Bronze Medallions | Bronze | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | 3 framed bronze medallions from Solingen, Blyth's Twinned Town. | |
| 5230 | Borough of Blyth Valley Silver Disks | Silver | Blyth Valley Borough Council | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A collection of disks showing various places of note within Blyth Valley, and the Borough of Blyth Valley crest.Old Blyth - 1855Cramlington VillageSeaton SluiceSeaton Delaval Hall | |
| 5216 | Solingen Postcard Board | Wood, Paper | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | A board with a collection of postcards from Solingen the town twinned with Blyth. | |
| 5212 | Silver Ratingen Disk | Silver, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A silver disk showing a street within Ratingen, Germany, one of the towns Blyth is twinned with. | |
| 5210 | Framed Picture of People Aboard an Old Viking Ship, 1980 | Paper, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A picture of people aboard a Viking ship, dated 1980. It is not known where this photo was taken.This ship arrived in Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980: http://bit.ly/3LyQp3NIt sailed on the River Tyne on 24th and 26th July 1980: https://bit.ly/4nPtdLZ and https://bit.ly/4oI64ws | |
| 5209 | Blyth Valley Scout Council Plaque | Wood | Blyth District Scout Council | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 15/05/1991 | Wooden Plaque. Text reads: "With Thanks Blyth Valley Council from Blyth District Scout Council 15th May 1991" | |
| 5208 | Framed Stadtsaga | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | Stadtsaga within a wooden frame | ||
| 5207 | Wooden Submarine Plaque | Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | Unknown | A wooden submarine plaque commemorating, the Submarine Old Comrades' Association of Blyth and Wansbeck. On their visit to Klingenstadt, Solingen from October 14th - 18th 1999 | |
| 5206 | Newspaper Reporting Lord Nelson's Death | Paper | The Times | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | 1805 | Unknown | An old copy of "The Times", reporting the death of Lord Nelson, November 1805. The cost of the newspaper was 6d. | |
| 5205 | Russian Bunting Flags | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | Russian bunting flags for some type of sporting event.Left hand banner text: Committee for Physical Culture and SportsRight hand banner text: Gelendzhik Society. Kirov Street, No.70. USSR - France. Angouleme. Gelendzhik | ||
| 5204 | Silver Etched Solingen Portrait | Silver, Wood | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | A silver etched portrait of a traditional style cottage in the village of Balkhausen. This building is now used as the Solinger Schleifermuseum, where inside the Kotten you can marvel at all sorts of historical tools and the well-known Solinger knives. Even the two wooden water wheels are still in use. | |
| 5201 | Kanegem Glass Coat of Arms | Glass | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Banners | Unknown | Unknown | A glass coat of arms for Kanegem which is in Tielt, Belgium. The coat of arms were granted on 4 July 1955. Kanegem had no historical seals so the municipality applied for the arms of the De Preudhomme d'Ailly, Counts of Nieuwpoort and Lords of Poeke. The family were the last owners of the Kanegem Castle. | |
| 5200 | Silver Bowl | Silver | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Uncategorised | Unknown | Unknown | Silver bowl from the Town's Civic Centre | |
| 5197 | Black and White photo of a German Stone Building | Paper | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Paintings, Pictures and Portraits | Unknown | Unknown | This is a black and white photograph of a German Stone Building, presumably in Solingen | |
| 5194 | Blyth Submarine Book | Paper | F. Armstrong | Items from Civic Centre | Books | Unknown | Unknown | Blue book with the text sayingFight and Abide FortuneThe Story of the Blyth SubmarinesBy F. Armstrong | |
| 5191 | Houses for Aged Persons Souvenir | Leather | Blyth Valley Borough Council | Items from Civic Centre | Unknown | Unknown | Item text saysBorough of BlythSouvenirHouses for Aged Persons | ||
| 5190 | Drager Safety Opening Commemoration Plaque | Glass | Drager Safety | Items from Civic Centre | Plaques, Crests and Shields | Unknown | 06/04/2004 | Dråger Safety Opening Commemorative Plaque.To commemorate the opening of our new complex by Mr Theo Dråger, Chairman of the Executive Board, Drågerwerk AG on 6th April 2004. | |
| 5182 | Sudbury of Canada Commemorative Coin | Metal, Felt, Silk | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Commemorative Coins | Unknown | Unknown | A coin in commemoration of the city of Sudbury in Canada | |
| 4643 | Corner stone from Civic Centre | Sandstone | UNKNOWN | Items from Civic Centre | Civic Centre Building | 20/06/1926 | 20/06/1926 | Corner stone from the Civic Centre. The stone is engraved with:"LAID BY COL J.H.NICHOLSON J.P OF MALVINS CLOSE 20TH JUNE 1926" |