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Try Again: An Early History of Tyneside Rugby League
The late 19th century on Tyneside saw the emergence of ball sports as the predominant pastime, leaving rowing and wrestling in the...
James Hoare
Dec 28, 20237 min read


The 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War: The Killingworth Lake Daffodils
Every spring, swathes of daffodils bloom around the south west side of Killingworth Lake; a sight local residents will be very familiar...
Andy Ashwell
Mar 25, 20223 min read


Garibaldi and the Tyneside Radicals
Anthony Wright, Archaeology and Ancient History graduate of Newcastle University and freelance writer, explores the life of Giuseppe...
Anthony Wright
Jun 1, 202113 min read


Man with a Pink Pram #3: Tynemouth to North Shields
Man with a Pink Pram is a series dedicated to showcasing the local history of the North East in the form of short, accessible walks which...
Kieran Carter
Apr 10, 20211 min read
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