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Pattern and Protest - The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum
Newgate
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8NP

Tel: +44 01833690606

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Two people working on a large fabric with colourful abstract patterns in blue, orange, and black lines. Focus is on fabric surface.

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Season (26 Aug 2026)
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Wednesday10:30 - 12:30

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The exterior of The Bowes Museum and its grounds on a sunny day.The Bowes Museum, Barnard CastleThere’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum.  With more than 58,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.

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