Tag: Consett History
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...
John Seymour – Local Businessman and Philanthropist – Consett...
John Seymour was born in 1815 in Durham, to Thomas Seymour a paper maker and Ann his wife. He married Margaret Jopling a farmers...
Consett Exhibition & Show – Consett History
Like every northern area, Consett and district had its share of tradition's, from the archetypal northern Pigeon fanciers, Whippet Racing and right down to...
Consett Boys Club – A Club for the Generations
The Consett Boys Club was founded and created initially by the Consett branch of Toc H (Talbot House), a Christian society which itself was...
Life of the Railway Navvy – Blaydon to Consett 1865-1866 –...
During the early industrial days of the Derwent valley the advancement of the railway was all important. It moved the coal, iron, limestone as...
House Party – Consett History – By Lorraine Weightman
One of our friend’s quite well off parents were planning their annual August holiday. This year they'd opted for Torremolinos as they felt the...
Priestman’s Venture – Consett History – By Brian Harrison
In the latter years of the 1800's there was a great revival of the classic Coach and Horses as a mode of transport for...
1866 Strikes and Openings
In Spring /Summer of 1866, Consett Iron Works, along with many other Iron Traders across the North East of England, found themselves at the...
Cottages for the Aged Miners – Delves Lane – Consett History
Over the past few years, Delves Lane has seen its share of cultural loses, especially related to the mining community. Delves Victoria Club has...
Founding of the Avenue – Consett Methodist Church – Consett History
Consett Methodist Church has a long history which started more than 100 years before it was ever constructed. Methodism had strong roots within the...