Tag: Consett Histroy
Memories of Consett – By Angela Tindle – Consett History
Shopping
My mother used to purchase her groceries at Aynsley’s in Middle Street. I seem to remember that the shop manager was called Harry Garbutt...
Medical Provisions in Victorian era Consett – Consett History
In the Victorian period in Consett and surrounding area's it was down to the old town Doctor to see to all the medical needs....
The Colliery Band & the Candymen – Pit Mining
In late 1885 at South Medomsley Pit, also known as Pontop Hall Pit, the masters and men clashed over pay and conditions, something that...