Joe the Quilter

As part of Beamish Museum’s Remaking Beamish project there is an intention to expand the 1820s Georgian area at the museum.  One of the stories the museum would like to tell is the story of Joe the Quilter by planning to recreate his cottage.  Joe was a talented quilter who lived in West Northumberland,  his work was renowned and his quilts were sent as far away as America and Ireland.   Joe was brutally murdered though and found dead in his cottage in 1826.  The investigation that took place, and the details of Joe’s death were reported widely. 

 

Beamish are looking for people to become involved in a project about Joe the Quilter.  People can take part in a variety of ways; through exploring collections, visiting the museum’s Georgian area, archaeology, shaping the plans for Joe’s cottage and finding out more about our Georgian plans.  An event is being held at Newbrough Town Hall on 15^th July.