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The Royal Victoria Infirmary
The RVI these days is known for its cutting edge specialist care as well as its sweeping and modern aesthetics. Resident writer and...
Ken Smith
Oct 31, 20235 min read


Two Veteran Miners' Banners
Resident writer and renowned local historian Ken Smith explores the history of two of the North East's most iconic Trade Union banners,...
Ken Smith
Sep 1, 20235 min read

Pre Orders for the North East History Compendium Vol. Two now open
As a follow up to our incredibly successful first volume, the North East History Compendium vol. Two is now available for pre-order. It...
Kieran Carter
Aug 23, 20231 min read


The New Hartley Pit Disaster
There is a pit disaster that continues to linger in South East Northumberland's collective memory, despite it being over 160 years ago....
Ken Smith
Jul 22, 20236 min read
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