Preston Park Museum in Eaglescliffe is showcasing stories of Colonel Gilbert Ormerod Spence who was born in Hartburn, Stockton in 1879. He worked in the shipping industry, was active in the church and dedicated to his military duties in the First World War, serving with the DLI. He left over 3,000 objects, including rare arms and armour, to the people of Stockton, now on display. Tickets must be pre-booked online via the museum’s website.