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Centenary of the General Strike
Saturday, 9th & Sunday, 10th May 2026
- Saturday, 9th & Sunday, 10th May 2026
- Free with Unlimited Pass
Join us in The 1900s Colliery as we mark the centenary of the General Strike.
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As with all daytime events, you can use your Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish membership to enjoy this special event.
Beamish reserves the right to alter events, activities, facilities, operations and opening times without prior notice.
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Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors.
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