Tag: Muggleswick
What a Postcard Revealed: the Story of Joseph Thompson Maddison
A postcard of Muggleswick Church, posted from Castleside in 1913, led to the story of a young Weardale man killed six weeks before the Armistice.
The Muggleswick Giant
Long before recorded history, three fearsome brothers—Con, Ben, and Mug—towered over the landscape of County Durham. In his ballad The Durham Giants, Laurence Goodchild...
Sheep Shearing: The Skilled Art of Phil Hawksby and His Team
George Ledger - Consett in FocusPhil Hawksby, along with his team of expert shearers, is based in Durham but travels far and wide, covering...
October 2024 – Consett Magazine Editorial
Dear Consett ReadersWelcome to the October issue of Consett Magazine! We’re excited to bring you another edition filled with positive local news, heartwarming stories,...
Second Nature by Lorraine Weightman
Now that it’s firmly established my ancient heritage is of Celtic origin: I decided to explore and delve into their traditions and beliefs to find...