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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


Why do we call them gallowas?
Morning everyone. Here's a fantastic piece by Miriam Bibby on the subject of dialect - an area which continues to fascinate and engage....
Miriam Bibby
Dec 9, 20246 min read

Our 2024 History Hike Fundraiser is LIVE! ✨
https://www.gofundme.com/f/nehls-history-hike-2024 Over the past two years, we've managed to raise £2000 for brilliant causes, for both...
Kieran Carter
May 1, 20242 min read


Steam Power and Tragedies
The year 1814 witnessed George Stephenson construct his first steam locomotive while working as an enginewright at the West Moor Pit,...
Ken Smith
Mar 15, 20245 min read
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