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Matthew Rogerson and Potshare Bowling
As a follow up to his excellent Draughts piece, Peter explores another forgotten working class sport. One where pitmen hurled whinstone...
Peter Welsh
3 days ago14 min read

Chalk on, Lads! A History of Fives
Pitmen did not just work in the rough and tumble of industrial Durham - they competed for cash and a crack at local fame too. Widely...
Harry Pearson
Mar 79 min read


Ham and brick stottie? An unusual aspect of Pease pudding history
A housing development uncovered a brick etched with the word "PEASE," revealing a forgotten aspect of the North East's culinary history....
Gregory Coopland
Feb 196 min read

Introducing... NEHL Socials
Hi everyone! As part of this years offering, we're introducing the North East Heritage Library Socials . New to 2025, we'll be hosting...
Kieran Carter
Feb 101 min read
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