Posts by Jackie Latham
Wednesday 14 December 2022 2.00pm ‘A Victorian Christmas’ by Malcolm Grady
Join Dr Malcolm Grady as he explores what a Victorian Christmas really involved and how it evolved as the Christmas celebrations we know today. Expect some Victorian party games!
Read MoreWednesday 9 November 2022 2.00pm ‘Holy Jesus Hospital; the back (yard) story’ by Lawrence Bryson
Hear all about religious institutions which were established in the C13th and disappeared from England in the C16th Dissolution, in particular the Friary on part of whose site the later almshouse was built.
Read MoreWednesday 12 October 2022 2.00pm ‘The Curious case of the Countess of Derwentwater’’ by Susan Lynn
Just who was the mysterious lady who arrived at Blaydon station in 1868 laying claim to the ancient Derwentwater estates? We follow her progress and adventures in this fascinating tale.
Read MoreJoseph Stephenson Ridley 1845 – 1888
Joseph Stephenson Ridley was born 29th July 1845 in Gateshead, Co. Durham, the seventh child of Matthew Ridley and Frances Stephenson.
Read MoreRobert Stirling Newall
Our second blue plaque was erected to Robert Stirling Newall and was unveiled by the Deputy Mayor of Gateshead, Councillor Jill Green on Saturday 21 April 2018.
Read MoreThomas Wilson
Thomas Wilson was commemorated on our first blue plaque which was unveiled by the Mayor of Gateshead Councillor Allison Thompson on Thursday 30 March 2017 and is located on The Bank, Low Fell.
Read MoreBlue Plaque
Our latest Blue Plaque, commemorating the achievements of the Gateshead athlete Joseph Stephenson Ridley, has now been erected adjacent to the main entrance at Gateshead Stadium.
Read MoreNew Book
On Saturday 15 August 2020 our latest book “Celebrating Gateshead” was published by Amberley Publishing. With a foreword by John Grundy this book takes a deeper look into the town’s past and present and focuses on important events that have taken place, as well as other lesser-known subjects. Using eight themes the book explores achievements,…
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