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Turbinia ship

Dates

13 February 2018 (historic event)

15 February 2018 (historic event)

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Explore North East inventions on our Big 5 inventors trail, featuring Charles Parsons, William Armstrong, Joseph Swan and George and Robert Stephenson (50p). 

Create a mini turbine inspired by the engine used in Parson’s iconic ship, Turbinia. 

Find out more about Swan’s lightbulb and make your own simple squeeze torch to take home (£1.50).