Tag: Ironworks
The Derwent Iron Company and the Richardsons in the Victorian Derwent...
From sword-making in Shotley Bridge to the towering furnaces of Consett, the Derwent Valley became one of the North East’s defining industrial landscapes. This remarkable transformation reshaped not only the skyline, but the identity of an entire community.
REVISITING CONSETT HISTORY: Our Irish Immigrant Roots
As we look back at the history of Consett, we cannot ignore the impact of the Irish community on our town.From the late 1700s,...