A historic ship’s figurehead of the Roman goddess Ceres will return to South Shields Museum for permanent display, complementing the museum’s current exhibition, Pushing the Boat Out: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair in South Tyneside .
The figurehead was previously displayed at the museum from 1994 to 2007 as part of the museum’s Land, River and Sea gallery. The museum is proud to re-introduce the spectacular piece, which showcases the intricate craftsmanship of South Tyneside’s master wood carvers.
Museum manager Geoff Woodward said: “We’re excited to welcome back the Ceres figurehead into our museum. She's the perfect accompaniment to our special exhibition, Pushing the Boat Out: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair in South Tyneside , and we’re proud to have her on display again.”
