Jeremiah Dixon: Scientist, Surveyor and Stargazer

Jeremiah Dixon, British surveyor and astronomer was brought up in County Durham but became best known for his work with Charles Mason in determining the Mason-Dixon Line between Pennsylvania and Maryland. This exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of the Mason Dixon Line and will include items such as model ships, surveying equipment and historic maps to celebrate the mapping of the famous border. Part of the Festival of the North East


Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/ne000011?id=EVENT445360


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Dolls, Bears, Robots

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Appealing to families, this extension to the current toy display creates a specific Children's Room in the Museum's Streatlam Galleries. More dolls and teddy bears from the collection are on show,...

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