1886

The remarkable floating hospital that protected Tyneside from deadly diseases arriving by sea

1851

Empire, colonialism and conservation

20th century

What Chapman's safari reveals about racism and collecting

19th century

What can three museum specimens tell us about wildlife and the changing world around us?

Pre-history

What's beneath your feet?

1771

The catastrophic flood swept away bridges, homes and lives

Medieval origin

How a vanished valley still shapes the city

21st century

Understanding decolonisation, repatriation and the role of museums