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LGBTQIA+ Object Trail

Name: LGBTQIA+ Object Trail
Start: 2027-01-01
Location: Bowes Museum

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Friday, 1 January 2027

Bowes Museum

Newgate Street, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NF

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Collect a trail booklet from reception and learn about the stories and emotions objects hold through the lived experiences of those who identify as LGBTQIA+.

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