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....
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Patrick Coleman
Aug 293 min read
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...
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Matthew Wakefield
Jul 113 min read
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...
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Patrick Coleman
Jun 284 min read
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...
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Matthew Wakefield
May 92 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Apr 115 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Mar 284 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Mar 46 min read
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’ –...
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Helen Shepherd
Feb 95 min read
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...
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Patrick Coleman
Jan 194 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Dec 29, 20234 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Nov 24, 20235 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Oct 6, 20233 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Sep 1, 20233 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Aug 9, 20234 min read
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...
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Helen Shepherd
Jul 5, 20235 min read
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...
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Matthew Wakefield
Dec 23, 20225 min read
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...
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Patrick Coleman
Nov 4, 20226 min read
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...
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Rosie Norrell
Oct 14, 20226 min read
Marking Black History Month
October is Black History Month in the UK and the history of the emergency services is not short of pioneering personnel from BAME...
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Helen Shepherd
Sep 23, 20224 min read
HM The Queen and the emergency services
On Monday, many millions of us sat down to watch the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Having seen Royal funerals before I thought...
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