Michelle Mason NRM Whitley Bay Cushion

Cotton - A natural fibre grown on cotton plants

Satin - A weaving technique which provides a glossy surface and dull back

UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe

Blue - A primary colour

Cm - Centimetres, one centimetre is equal to 10 milimetres

Beach - An area on the coast consisting of a sandy or pebbled area

National Railway Museum - The largest railway museum in the world with almost a million visitors per yer.

Cotton - A 100% natural fibre coming from a cotton boll.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

Museum - A building which exhibits old artefacts for viewing of people who show interest.

Family - A group of people that live together made up from parents and children.

The National Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the world. With two visitor sites in York and Shildon, their fascinating collections attract almost one million visitors every year. Their collections include artefacts from the past 300 years including locomotives, railway station memorabilia, historical photographs, and educational information on railways and how they are powered and controlled. nrmshop.co.uk is the online home of the National Railway Museum Shop and has a range of gifts for even the most dedicated railway enthusiasts. Here you can purchase model railway locomotives, railway inspired home ware, unique gifts for railway fans and limited edition collectible items. The website also gives you information about the museum, its opening times and current collections, as well as interesting railway facts and stories.