Tag: Consett History
Consett a Potted History of an Industrial Town – Revisited –...
It seems to be quite apt that I should revisit the first articles I wrote for the Consett Magazine way back in 2012. There...
Hamsterley Hall and the Sheriff’s – A Brief History of the...
Hamsterley Hall, Hamsterley, Co Durham is located between Consett and Rowlands Gill, in a beautiful rural Hamsterley Hall estate. The Hall is believed to...
Miners Hall Leadgate – A Colourful History – Consett History
After hearing a few things lately about the Miners Hall in Leadgate I became extremely curious and decided to have a look into the...
Shotley Hall – Consett History
The original Shotley Hall was of Queen Anne style and built at the turn of the early 1700's. Its position was much closer to the River Derwent and is believed to have been built and owned by Dr Andrews a physician to the Duke of Cumberland.
From Consett People to the Brigade – Consett History
The St John Ambulance Association has always had a big presence in our area. Consett Iron Company had its own members of the St...
Love Actually – Consett History – By Lorraine Weightman
It's that time of year again when families and friends try to organise get-togethers before the big day. You hear, 'It won't be long...
Sir David Dale – Industrialist & Philanthropist 1829-1906 – Consett History
Sir David Dale was born on 11th December 1829 in the Bengal state of Murshidabad, India, the son of David Dale, an employee of...
The Phantom Avenger of North West Durham – Consett History
It was mid autumn on what was described by the met office as a generally wet month in October 1935. It was a busy...
Narrowly Averted Disaster at Shotley Bridge – Consett History
Saturday 25th August 1883 started as any summer holiday in August did, the weather was bright and cheerful and was the perfect day for...
A Few Local Finds – Consett History
I have always been an massive fan of programs like Time Team, The Detectorists and The Mud Men. I think it is the collector...
