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Timetable of the Second World War [Shop/Reception]
The Second World War in Berwick [Medieval Gallery]
Choose an imagined character from L S Lowry painting [Temporary Exhibition]
Favourite Objects of the Characters [Temporary Exhibition]
Why do museums have replica objects? [Burrell Gallery]
Thank you for playing with us [Shop/Reception]
How was the project created? [Temporary Gallery]
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Favourite Objects of the Characters [Temporary Exhibition]

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Swords (replica) [Medieval Gallery]

Character
Harry McGuire
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replica swords
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You will find them in the
Medieval gallery
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Our character said he took a sword from a recently deceased soldier to protect himself. It would be unlikely these replica swords would be practical to our Spitfire pilot. They are very long to squeeze into the plane’s cockpit and being replicas not made for fighting.
However, during times of war, old weapons and armour are often used because resources become scarce.
For example, there is a helmet at Hexham Gaol which is believed to have been made for the Wars of the Roses in 1400s. The original owner, Duke of Somerset, died in battle and his was body buried in Hexham Abbey with the helmet nearby.
Sir John Fenwick was a Colonel fighting for the Royalist army in the English Civil War of 1600s. Fenwick took the 200 year old helmet for protection, however he was found with a severe head injury which can also be seen on the helmet.
The new weapons of the English Civil War were no match for the dated metal of the helmet.
Learn more about the
The Fenwick Skull at Hexham Gaol
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Knight's Helmet (replica) [Medieval Gallery]

Coble Boat and Equipment [Window on Berwick]

Mining Pick Axe [Window on Berwick]

Stick of rock [Window on Berwick]

Doll's House [between Medieval and Burrell Galleries]

Souvenir Tea Pot [Window on Berwick]

Glass Brewery Bottles [Window on Berwick]

Choose an imagined character from L S Lowry painting [Temporary Exhibition]

Why do museums have replica objects? [Burrell Gallery]

Favourite Objects of the Characters [Temporary Exhibition]

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Knight's Helmet (replica) [Medieval Gallery]
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Coble Boat and Equipment [Window on Berwick]
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Mining Pick Axe [Window on Berwick]
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Stick of rock [Window on Berwick]
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Doll's House [between Medieval and Burrell Galleries]
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Souvenir Tea Pot [Window on Berwick]
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Glass Brewery Bottles [Window on Berwick]
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Choose an imagined character from L S Lowry painting [Temporary Exhibition]
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Why do museums have replica objects? [Burrell Gallery]
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Favourite Objects of the Characters [Temporary Exhibition]
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