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A black and white portrait shows a man with a powdered wig, wearing a buttoned jacket, looking towards the right.History · 11 NovemberDeath on the Seine: The Maddison Brothers, Part TwoGeorge Maddison of Allensford died suddenly in Paris days before the Peace of Paris was signed. His brother John broke Russian cyphers for the Post Office's Secret Office.Read the story →
A desktop computer displays the Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. website, surrounded by a Yellow Pages directory, a mobile phone, a floppy disk, and a notepad with website ideas.Community Stories · 4 NovemberDigital Archaeology: Digging up Consett’s Early WebsitesTwo men stand behind a long table displaying industrial models, with artwork and cabinets visible in the background.History · 4 NovemberA proud return for the Steelworks Train and LadleA black and white photograph shows a youth football team posing together on a field.History · 2 NovemberThe Lost Boys of MedomsleyThe Remarkable Maddison Brothers: From Allensford to the Peace of ParisLocal News · 1 OctoberThe Remarkable Maddison Brothers: From Allensford to the Peace of ParisWhat a Postcard Revealed: the Story of Joseph Thompson MaddisonHistory · 13 SeptemberWhat a Postcard Revealed: the Story of Joseph Thompson MaddisonRemembering the North East Witch Trials: From Newcastle’s Town Moor to the Derwent ValleyHistory · 16 AugustRemembering the North East Witch Trials: From Newcastle’s Town Moor to the Derwent ValleyConsett Holidays (1960’s Style)Arts & Culture · 11 AugustConsett Holidays (1960’s Style)The Paper Mill That Put Shotley Bridge on the MapLocal News · 9 AugustThe Paper Mill That Put Shotley Bridge on the MapA Century of Faith and Community at All Saints ChurchHistory · 5 AugustA Century of Faith and Community at All Saints ChurchMedal of HonourArts & Culture · 3 AugustMedal of HonourJohn and Rosy Gall: A Lifetime Dedicated to Preserving County Durham’s HeritageHistory · 15 JulyJohn and Rosy Gall: A Lifetime Dedicated to Preserving County Durham’s HeritageThe Revd Peter Cameron (1857–1895) – A Clergyman, an Advowson, and the Ethics of Victorian PatronageHistory · 7 JulyThe Revd Peter Cameron (1857–1895) – A Clergyman, an Advowson, and the Ethics of Victorian PatronageDressing Little Edward? What Brussels, Post Boxes — and Consett’s Knitters — Might Teach UsHistory · 1 JulyDressing Little Edward? What Brussels, Post Boxes — and Consett’s Knitters — Might Teach UsAbigail Lodge Resident Celebrates Incredible 106th BirthdayHistory · 9 JuneAbigail Lodge Resident Celebrates Incredible 106th BirthdayThe Derwent Iron Company and the Richardsons in the Victorian Derwent ValleyHistory · 30 MayThe Derwent Iron Company and the Richardsons in the Victorian Derwent ValleyCharacters, Comedians and Community SpiritArts & Culture · 20 MayCharacters, Comedians and Community SpiritFuneral Director Stuart Wright Balances Career and Musical PassionLocal News · 17 MayFuneral Director Stuart Wright Balances Career and Musical PassionA historic, large, multi-story stone building with intricate architectural details, featuring a prominent corner entrance and a clock embedded above, with the text "Raine" in a white box in the upper right.History · 30 AprilLiving Heritage in Consett Bloh post - online or printLiving Heritage of Consett: Keeping the Steelworks Story AliveLocal News · 30 AprilLiving Heritage of Consett: Keeping the Steelworks Story AliveBehind the Baton: William E. Westgarth MBEHistory · 16 AprilBehind the Baton: William E. Westgarth MBEThe Divergent Journeys of Two Shotley Bridge SwordsHistory · 1 AprilThe Divergent Journeys of Two Shotley Bridge SwordsAmerica’s Gift to Consett: The Citizens Club StoryArts & Culture · 17 MarchAmerica’s Gift to Consett: The Citizens Club StoryThe Shotley Bridge Sword MakersHistory · 6 MarchThe Shotley Bridge Sword Makers

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