00:00All Things Sweet have been celebrated at a dessert festival in Redka, showcasing local cakes, pastries and artisan chocolates.
00:09The event included workshops from Beamish Museum historians exploring the history of ice cream making and traditional methods using ice
00:17and salt.
00:18Visitors made and sampled their own ice cream while learning how the treat became popular across the Northeast.
00:24Beamish says that Italian families helped spread ice cream making in the region during the Victorian era.
00:31The festival also highlighted Redka's lemon top ice cream tradition, which dates back to the 1920s.
00:38The council says the event showcased local producers and the town's heritage.
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