Tag: Consett History
April 2026 – Consett Magazine Print Edition
The April 2026 edition of Consett Magazine is out now, celebrating the people, stories and community spirit across DH8.
The Night Consett Found Its Voice (1949)
In the years following the Second World War, Consett was a town rebuilding not just its streets and industries, but its spirit. In December...
A Proud Past and a Bright Future at Leadgate Primary School
For generations, Leadgate Primary School has been a cornerstone of village life.
From its beginnings as the Infant & Nursery School in 1908 and...
Final Chapter for Forsters (Radio and TV): A Tribute to Its...
After nearly seven decades, a true fixture of Consett life, Forsters (Radio and TV), is closing its doors as owners Simon and Louise Forster...
The Muggleswick Giant
Long before recorded history, three fearsome brothers—Con, Ben, and Mug—towered over the landscape of County Durham. In his ballad The Durham Giants, Laurence Goodchild...
The History of William Henry Lee
William Henry Lee was said to have been born in London in 1849, although his census returns differ. In 1871 he is stated as...
Well Well Well by Lorraine Weightman
In the early 19th century the waters from an ancient well in the Consett area, known as hallywell - ‘hally’ being derived from the...
David and Ian Barnes Take Centre Stage in Roxy’s Revival
The Roxy Returns: A Local Landmark Reimagined
The Roxy in Leadgate is making a dramatic comeback, thanks to Watling Spaces — a local Community Interest...
Meet Ken Brown – Consett’s Korean War Veteran
Ken Brown, born 95 years ago in Park Villas, Leadgate, lived an extraordinary life. Called up for National Service, he joined the King's Shropshire...
Teaching in the 60s (Part 3)
By Joyce Shaw
The classes averaged 31-33 pupils per class and music was a mixed ability class…this was a good introduction to what was the...