Tag: County Durham history
Characters, Comedians and Community Spirit
Humour, friendship and community spirit were just as important as music in the story of the Consett Citizens Choir. From memorable rehearsals to the comic performances of Arthur Agar and The Three Crows, the Choir became a reflection of Consett itself, hardworking, talented and full of character.
America’s Gift to Consett: The Citizens Club Story
When the Consett Citizens Club opened its doors in December 1948, it brought with it something rare for the time — a sense of...
The Steel Town – Poem by Anthony Ward
The cooling towers of the searing steel worksStood sentinel at the foot of the townImpregnated colossal furnaces spuming red dust,The red dust and once...
Faith Forged in Steel: From Solingen to Shotley Bridge
The Jetons of NurembergNuremberg Jetons were small tokens, like coins, used throughout Europe from the Middle Ages to the early modern period. Originally made...
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...
Ringing True: George Bayles and a Lifetime of Dedication
George Bayles is more than just a retired coal miner—he’s also a former lead miner, with a lifetime of dedication to both industries.Born in...
Alan Godfrey, MBE: The Map Man of Leadgate
Alan isn’t just passionate about maps—he’s built a whole career bringing history to life, one reprint at a time. For the past 25 years,...