Tag: Benfieldside
Van Eyck’s Holy Face is Mirrored in Shotley Bridge
St Cuthbert’s Church, Benfieldside – The parish church of Blackhill, Bridgehill, and Shotley Bridge, currently celebrating its 175th anniversary – features a stained glass...
St Cuthbert’s Church Celebrates 175 Years at the Heart of Benfieldside
This year—specifically on 12th September 2025—marks the 175th anniversary of St Cuthbert’s Church, located on Church Bank in Benfieldside, Consett (DH8 0NW). To celebrate...
Gary Holiday: Preserving Durham Cathedral’s Heritage
Chris Bruce - Consett in FocusGary Holiday, a master stonemason from Benfieldside, leads a skilled team at Durham Cathedral dedicated to preserving its historic...
The Benfieldside Split – Consett History
Shotley Bridge had always been a well established village, with its fine houses, spar and hotels. It had been attracting people to the area since the 1830's to...