Keep The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Open
To Middlesbrough CouncilThe undersigned give their signature in support of keeping open The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, Stewart Park, Marton. The recent round of budget cuts is forcing the Museum... continue reading »
"Closing would be a very big mistake, protect our heritage."
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"We should be proud of our heritage and make every effort to remember famous individuals from teh town and provide a place of education and interest for our children"
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"Keep the local history supported"
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"Do they seriously not know what means alot to the people of Middlesbrough! it's one of the only things that keeps Stewarts Park seperate from the rest! Why change something that's fine the way it is? get rid of something else!"
"A disgraceful decision by Labour to close the museum to the areas most famous historical figure, whilst at the same time keeping open the massively more expensive, and much more subsidised per head of visitor MIMA"
"We have travelled to many places in the world and we are the only country who has not only failed to honour James cook (where's his knighthood) but we don't even recognise his achievements. Our Australian, New Zealand and South African friends could not b"
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"We need to remember our local history. Captain J Cook deserves to be remembered for his discoverys which created our destinys of today"
"This museum is a gem. I take all my visitors there and they are very impressed and surprised to hear of the local connection with Captain Cook. We should really recognise our famous people and use to promote the area."
"Our local heritage is to be treasured and available for all to visit"
"A valuable source of local history for the next generation."
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"The museum is a fabulous resource and a benefit to the area. Also the cafe is superb, we always visit when we come back home."
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"Part of the region's heritage. If necessary charge an admission fee, but don't close it!"
"My children love to visit this museum. In todays age where there isn't a lot around for children to do this place gives them something to do other than play on games consoles. Please do not close this museum."
