Passengers at Gateshead Interchange have taken a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s, thanks to Beamish Museum.
A replica living room from a typical semi-detached 1950s home was set up in the bus concourse at Gateshead.
Beamish is asking people who live in 1950s semi-detached houses across the region to nominate their homes for a special exhibition.
The exhibition, which will see a replica of a 1950s town built inside the museum, will include an exact copy of a classic 1950s North East house.
Nexus, which owns and manages Gateshead Interchange, which is used by six million passengers a year, was delighted to let a small snapshot of the 1950s be brought back to life for the passengers.
Beamish wants people to help decide which style of 1950s semi-detached social housing should be built in its planned 1950s town. People can nominate the semi they live in now, or perhaps their childhood home, even if it’s since been knocked down.
Museum staff and volunteers are visiting locations across the region to promote the project.
The winning house will be decided by the public vote and the person who made the nomination will even get the chance to stay overnight in the finished exhibit as part of the opening celebrations.
Geraldine Straker, Remaking Beamish Project Officer, said: “We’re delighted to be giving people the chance to nominate their 1950s semi to be replicated at Beamish.
“We’re inviting people from across the region to come and visit us at a range of venues to find out more about ‘Nominate Your House’ and how they can get involved.
“We’re also keen to hear people’s memories of life in the 1950s – so come along and see us.”
Head of Communications at Nexus, Huw Lewis, said: “The 1950s town is a fantastic project by Beamish Musuem and taking it on the road gives people the chance to have an input into this exciting new exhibit which will bring history life.
“Gateshead Interchange provided a great backdrop and passengers were genuinely interested in the display.”
If you’d like to nominate a 1950s semi, complete the online form at www.beamish.org.uk .