A special pop‑up event celebrating life in Whitehaven during the nineties will take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June at the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven , offering a final nostalgic flourish ahead of the end of the popular I Grew Up 90s exhibition.
This Pop Up event has been created as a last chance to celebrate the decade before I Grew Up 90s closes on 21 June, while also turning the spotlight closer to home. This pop‑up exhibition focuses on what everyday life was really like in Whitehaven and the surrounding areas during the decade.
Drawing on photographs from the Whitehaven News archives, the pop-up exhibition brings together a collection of images that offer a glimpse into everyday life in Whitehaven during the decade, capturing familiar places, events and moments that many in the community will recognise and remember.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Executive Member for Vibrant and Healthy Places at Cumberland Council said:
“It’s brilliant to see something that reflects what life was like locally in the nineties. The photographs bring back a lot of familiar sights and moments from around Whitehaven, and I think many people will recognise parts of their own experience in them. It’s a fantastic way to look back at the town and how it’s changed over time.”
Heather Holmes, Customer and Visitor Experience Manager added:
“With the huge revival of 1990’s culture across the UK, from fashion to the return of bands like Oasis, this exhibition feels especially timely. There is something really special about looking back at the everyday moments that shaped our communities and we hope visitors enjoy recognising familiar faces, places, music and memories from the decade.”
Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in a special drop‑in session on Sunday 14 June with family history expert Bry Cooper. Pop in for a free informal session packed with helpful hints, tips and advice to help you uncover your family story.
Full details, booking information and ticket prices can be found at the museum’s website: https://thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk/