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Emergency Services from the Screen to Seen
Even if you have not interacted with the emergency services in real life, you have probably seen them on your film and television...
Patrick Coleman
Apr 43 min read
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We Will Remember Them...
One of our school workshops has become more popular in 2024: World War II and the Sheffield Blitz. So, in this month of remembrance, we...
rnorrell7
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Dialing 999: the UK's lifeline
September marks the UK’s annual 999 Day, the date when people across the country show their support for our dedicated emergency services....
Patrick Coleman
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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The Toys have come to town
It’s a fair bet that most of us have used the phrase ‘nee-naw, nee-naw’ at some point in our lives. Usually it comes in childhood, while...
Patrick Coleman
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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Mascots on Duty
A big Happy Birthday to our very own NESM mascot Rocko who celebrates their birthday this month, on the 11th July. Now, usually we’d say...
Matthew Wakefield
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Here comes the sun...
It’s June, and summertime starts right here! To be precise, summer starts on Thursday the 20th June, the day of the Summer Solstice, when...
Patrick Coleman
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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West Bar has been part of the community since 1900
When West Bar Police, Fire and Ambulance Station opened its doors in 1900 it was seen as the shining light of the community and not just...
Matthew Wakefield
May 9, 20242 min read
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The animals’ emergency service
We’re killing two birds with one stone with this month’s blog. (Or, given the subject matter, perhaps it would be more appropriate to say...
Helen Shepherd
Apr 11, 20245 min read
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Tipping your hat
Did you know that today is Wear a Hat Day? Well now you do! It’s an annual awareness day organised by Brain Tumour Research, raising...
Helen Shepherd
Mar 28, 20244 min read
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Happy birthday RNLI!
It’s time to light the candles, bring out the bunting and warm up the vocal chords for a heartfelt rendition of ‘Happy Birthday to You’ –...
Helen Shepherd
Mar 4, 20246 min read
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Celebrating extraordinary pioneers
This month is LGBT+ History Month. It’s a chance to reflect on the past, present and future of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender...
Helen Shepherd
Feb 9, 20245 min read
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Discovering the secrets of stars and shields
If you are interested in ancient myths and legends, esoteric symbols, or mysterious medieval codes (and who isn’t?) then you may want to...
Patrick Coleman
Jan 19, 20244 min read
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That was the year that was
The end of the year. A time when people’s thoughts naturally drift towards life’s big questions; how many mince pies is too many? Are...
Helen Shepherd
Dec 29, 20234 min read
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Gearing up for Christmas
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. Supermarkets are awash with chocolate Santas, the reindeer jumpers are being aired out, it’s...
Helen Shepherd
Nov 24, 20235 min read
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Uncovering hidden histories
Celebrating Black History Month 2023 As a museum that celebrates all our emergency services, our mission is not just to care for a vast...
Helen Shepherd
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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Reaching new audiences
On Bank Holiday Monday we hosted one of our big events of the summer – in fact, of the whole year! Our Vintage Village has been a major...
Helen Shepherd
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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Celebrating the animals' emergency service
It's been all of 18 months since we unveiled a new exhibition at NESM (we figured we deserved a rest after opening just the five in the...
Helen Shepherd
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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Happy birthday NHS
75 years ago today, on 5 July 1948, the National Health Service was born. In this blog I’ll be exploring its history and looking at some...
Helen Shepherd
Jul 5, 20235 min read
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What a year it's been!
This blog is our last for 2022, and what a year it’s been for us! These past few years have definitely not been 'normal'; but we all know...
Matthew Wakefield
Dec 23, 20225 min read
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Facts on fireworks, the firefighters' foe
Ask any fire service in Britain what their busiest nights of the year are, and along with 31st December - New Year’s Eve- 5th November...
Patrick Coleman
Nov 4, 20226 min read
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