Stotties, pease pudding and singing hinnies are some of the cornerstones of North East culinary traditions and will make an appearance at a new exhibition on food from our region - specifically South Tyneside.
An exhibition entitled SCRAN: Food & Drink in South Tyneside at the South Shields Museum and Art Gallery celebrates the traditional cuisine of the North East and aims to chart the story of food and drink across the borough from Roman times up to the present day.
The stories of some of the area's most notable eateries will be on display, with South Shields home to Colmans fish and chips, Michella & Co ice cream, and Dicksons pork butchers. The exhibition will also feature local pubs and breweries of yesteryear; cafes, restaurants and work canteens; wartime food rationing; and the emergence in recent years of foodbanks to help combat food poverty and holiday hunger.
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Geoff Woodward, museum manager, said: "We are very excited to be presenting this special exhibition exploring and celebrating the rich story of food and drink in South Tyneside. Food and drink are such universal themes, deeply rooted in human cultures - something we all engage with and enjoy, and something that connects families, friends and communities.
"The exhibition will also continue to develop. Over the coming months we will be working with the community to uncover additional stories, recipes and objects that can be added to the displays."
Visitors will also be able to put forward their suggestions for a new flavour of ice-cream, which will be put into production next year at South Shields-based Minchellas.
The exhibition runs from Saturday June 24 to January 25 2025. For more information, visit the South Shields Museum and Gallery website.
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