Mining History

Dec 9, 20246 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....

May 1, 20242 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...

Mar 15, 20245 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,...

Feb 29, 202410 min read

Bad Lord Byron and the Milbanke family of Seaham

Writer, historian and broadcaster Miriam Bibby explores the relationship between the divisive Romantic Lord Byron and our region, where...