The River - Elgee Memorial Day School

A day school of expert talks on the history of the River Tees, organised by local history, archaeology and naturalist societies at Preston Park Museum.

The Elgee Memorial Day School is a day of talks on the history of the River Tees, delivered by expert speakers and organised by Cleveland & Teesside Local History Society with Teesside Archaeological Society, Cleveland Naturalists' Field Club and Cleveland Industrial Archaeology Society. The programme runs from 10am to 4pm in the Music Room at Preston Hall Museum, with refreshments provided and a lunch break allowing attendees to explore the museum or cafe. Talks include the natural history of the River Tees estuary by Mark Stokeld and shipbuilding on the River Tees by Alan Betteney.