Roofer discovers photo of his son he hid under a Newcastle museum roof 24 years ago
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Roofer discovers photo of his son he hid under a Newcastle museum roof 24 years ago

28 Jun 2026 · Originally published 27 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Roofer working on top of museum finds photo he hid there 24 years earlier
While carrying out refurbishment work at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle, roofer Alan Needham found a photograph of his son that he had tucked under a slate in 2002. Needham has made a habit of leaving such mementos on jobs throughout his 42-year career, intending them as small surprises for future generations to uncover.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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