Tag: river derwent
Consett Holidays (1960’s Style)
Lorraine Weightman remembers the six weeks holidays of a 1960s Consett childhood – the walk to the waterfall, egg sandwiches in a duffle bag, and the red dust of the Company on the way home.
The Paper Mill That Put Shotley Bridge on the Map
A quiet riverside walk along Shotley Grove Road was once one of the North East’s busiest industrial centres, where 300 people made more than 4,000 tons of paper a year.
The Disappearing Bridge
The walk through the woods from Allensford to The Pump House is so congenial, with its ancient trees and the fast flowing river Derwent...
Story of Steel: How Derwentcote Helped Forge Britain’s Industrial Future
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, located in woodland near Consett, represents a pivotal era in industry and serves as an early reminder of how the local area played a significant role in Britain's industrial revolution.
‘Fish Pass’ to Enhance Health of River Derwent
A fish pass – made of a series of interconnecting rock pools – will be added to the side of a weir on the...
Living in Consett : The Country Surrounding Us
Having lived in Consett for most of my life I can safely say this is my home town.Consett is a great place to grow...
A Brief Account of the Mills at Shotley Bridge
The Mills at Shotley Bridge
The River Derwent has long been a source of power and industry in our area. From as early as the...