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Using our building's heritage and archive, documenting centuries of industry and innovation, to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Through exhibitions, arts-based enquiry and outreach projects, we are supporting the equity of knowledge around our region’s industry, then and now. We promote access to opportunities and skills development for our region’s future workforce.
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Our Projects
Explore the breadth of our past and current projects throughout the region. We deliver a programme of public engagement and participation across the region.
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Our Current Programme
Exhibitions
Our building’s location and provenance provide a compelling space to showcase exhibitions.
Talks and Lectures
Our Edwardian wood-panelled Lecture Theatre is a central space for people to gather and debate, collaborate or showcase research.
Learn
Our outreach and engagement programme for schools and education providers spans across the region. Find out how to get involved.
Advisory Panel: Now Recruiting
Get involved in our refreshed panel, who will play an active role in influencing The Common Room’s decision-making over how we deliver our mission through our programme of engagement and participation.
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Our Mission
What did you think?
"Graft & Glory is a really interesting and informative exhibition - and in such a great setting at Tanfield Railway. Great to see a well thought out display celebrating the important industrial heritage of the North East."
Susan Mackall, Land of Oak & Iron
"The exhibited artefact (a large brass Fireman’s helmet) sparked an inspiring debate between a small child and his grandad. They were discussing the design of the helmet and how useful it would be as protection in a fire (e.g. it would get very hot, why was it shiny?) The conversation was short but it showed how something from the past can inspire a conversation today and to think creatively about design and purpose and functionality."
Ednie Wilson, St Mary's Heritage Centre
"From my background working in the engineering sector I understand the importance of sharing this heritage to different audiences to inspire them to go into engineering. The exhibition brings together different elements of the region’s heritage and I enjoyed chatting about this with one of the volunteers."
Alison Reynolds, Strategic Human Resources and Organisational Development Consultant
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Volunteering at The Common Room
Our valued volunteers are key in making our programme of activity possible. Click below to find out about volunteering opportunities.
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