Miners' Gear by Tom Newstead

This unique collection of work is hand crafted from oak, silver birch and a railway sleeper from Avenue Pit in Seaton Delaval. " I was born the first son of a coal miner from a fishing village called Seaton Sluice in Northumberland and left school at the age of fifteen to become an apprentice boat builder at Lambies. I worked with a tradesman who taught me his craft and who, to this day, I would describe as 'truly remarkable'. After concluding my apprenticeship, l joined the merchant navy for 11 years as an assistant carpenter. This enabled me to travel the world. This was an invaluable experience for me, in the exposition of my craft. Each new continent, land and city brought with it a new perspective within which l saw different art forms which l could later work with and manipulate into a style that l now uniquely stamp as my own." This display can be found in the display case near the entrance to the Archives Searchroom.

Website
http://www.experiencewoodhorn.com/miners-gear-by-tom-newstead/

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/ne000064?id=EVENT530459