Gateshead in the 20th century 72020 central library, prince consort road free finding out about gateshead s local history free oneday education workshop to help you learn how to discover the history of gateshead using resources from gateshead archive. Gateshead has a rich story to tell and its history goes back to roman times. Eligibility for housing the gateshead housing company. Rowlands gill volunteer library association ourgateshead. Three members of gateshead local history society have written a new book called celebrating gateshead which is due on in april. Learn about gateshead council, including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and vacation policy. Sep 21, 2015 anthea lang was formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council and has written four local history books. He was financial secretary of the durham miners association and a member of the independent labour party. Since then, provincial jewish communities across the uk have generally contracted, with the notable exception of gateshead. Gateshead local history society celebrated its golden anniversary in 2014.
Glassdoor is your resource for information about gateshead council benefits and perks. View anthea langs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Please note, you do not need to login or register with our website to view our content or catalogue, or to renew or reserve. The first such survey is known as the boldon book, made in 1183 gateshead is listed as having watermills, salmon fisheries on the tyne and bakehouses. There will be no fines on any library books returned after the closure. Any gateshead library portcullis in the metrocentre gateshead civic centre by post through gateshead council, portcullis press, gateshead central library, prince consort road, gateshead ne8 4ln. This talk by joseph schleider of the jewish community council of gateshead, will include an overview of anglo jewish history, including migration between the1880s and 1914. Feb 06, 2020 the archive showcases 400 years of local history, including gatesheads oldest known book, printed in 1654 on bottle bank where the hilton hotel stands today. Eligibility for housing we use a set of lettings criteria decide who is eligible for which type of property.
In 1907, edwin dodds, a newcastle bookbinder and stationer undertook an extensive survey of all the gravestones then visible in the churchyard. We want to collect and preserve materials about the pandemics effect on the gateshead borough. Access our local history archive, get help with research or book a class or community. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2003. St marys heritage centre holds parish records dating back to 1588, available on microfilm and in the epitaph books compiled by edwin dodds. In what was clearly a labour of love he visited 25 of the surviving pubs to gather tales from their past. John barras the story of john barras is wrapped up with gateshead breweries which is covered on the sister site to this one briefly, in 1770 john barras, a wealthy home brewer of whickham, established a brewery in gateshead. In 2011, the population of the ryton, crookhill and stella ward was 8,146. It stocks the largest range of local history titles produced by local publisher summerhill books. A gateshead corporation, 1973, isbn 0 901273 02 3 now out of print gateshead family history resources. Lumley 1932 history of low fell by madeline hope dodds 1966 history of gateshead by frank w. The statement went on to state that gateshead council does not use 5g technology in any of its street lights, or in any other capacity and that its street lights will not induce miscarriages in pregnant women, or.
Old pictures old photos newcastle gateshead northumberland coast durham city local history family history british history newcastle united fc tor939, bigg market, newcastle upon tyne description. New book by a newcastle historian examines how the people and industry of the north east helped secure victory in world war i. It showcases thousands of local history books, historic maps, photos and newspapers alongside displays, touchscreen terminals and study space that can be used by individuals or groups. Local author don watson has been documenting this unique collection of labour history material and a list of our holdings is now available to browse. Gateshead from old photographs by sandra brack, margaret hall and anthea. Subscriptions for garden waste collections in 2020 are now open.
Gateshead archive allows people to browse historic books, maps. Please note our talks have been cancelled until further notice. Administered by the local council, the scheme was registered with english heritage in 1970 and 21 blue plaques were installed from the inception of the scheme until 1996. We research a wide range of subjects, including the mining heritage of the local villages, a world war two local air crash, and the bronte family. We meet at gateshead library on the first thursday of each month from september to april excluding january at 7. Pipewellgate tyne bridges at gateshead views of newcastle gateshead gateshead pubs nicknames gateshead to low fell daniel defoe book by whelan 1856 gateshead 1833 to 1866 railways derivation of gateshead as a place name heworth early history of the felling derivation of the felling as a place name flaming brand of the felling windy nookhigh.
Tyneside a history of gateshead from earliest times alistair moffat and george rosie. The borough forms the south west part of the county. More than 400 years of gateshead history open to all in. Material covers union history, miners lockouts, poverty. Historically in county durham, it was incorporated into the metropolitan county of tyne and wear and the borough of gateshead in 1974. It stocks the largest range of local history titles produced by local.
St marys bookshop is dedicated to the regions history. Gateshead corporation, 1974, isbn 0 901273 04 x now out of print adapted from a history of gateshead by f. Local studies department gateshead council, durham genuki. The resources listed in these pages are located in the local studies department of. Free wifi and pcs printing and scanning facilities. A history of blaydon by winlaton and district local history society at. The system may refuse to renew them, but you will not be charged fines while libraries are closed or on. We operate this page during office hours monday to. Anthea lang was formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council and has written four local history books. A short history of gateshead by i c carlton to mark the dissolution of the county borough of gateshead on march 31st 1974. Non watermarked images can be used if bought from the council. My book low fell in old picture postcards was published on 19 may 2012.
Thanks to a generous grant from the heritage lottery fund. Gateshead local history society was formed in september 1964 by gateshead libraries and the membership has continued to grow each year. The metropolitan borough of gateshead is a metropolitan borough in tyne and wear, in north east england. Apr 11, 2018 on monday afternoon, gateshead council released a long statement on facebook, in which it assured the public that the street lights in gateshead will not give you cancer.
Educated at a local village school, he had worked as a miner for 30 years. The life and times of old gateshead evening chronicle. Three members of the society have researched the photographs. It boasts an extensive range of books about gateshead, newcastle and the north east. Az of gateshead northumberland and tyne and wear area. With over illustrations, the book recalls school days and childhood. More than 400 years of gateshead history open to all in exciting new.
The club is extremely successful and attracts a huge following. Gateshead councils local history library of photographs is extensive but unfortunately it is largely unsearchable on the internet. Our range of digital services and courses, from code clubs to getting the most out of being online. Gateshead is the main major area in the metropolitan borough and the town takes up around 60% of the boroughs population. Making sure that gatesheads rich history is never forgotten. The town is known for its architecture, including the sage gateshead, the angel of the north and the baltic centre for contemporary art. Gateshead international stadium gis is a multipurpose, allseater venue in gateshead, tyne and wear, england. This allows us to make the best use of housing stock and help you make informed choices about the homes available. Saltwell park is a victorian park in gateshead, tyne and wear, england. Illustrated throughout, this fascinating book offers a marvellous insight into gateshead s rich heritage, its special events and important moments, and will be a valuable contribution to the history of the town and provide a source of many memories to those who have known it well over the years.
In gateshead remembered, anthea lang, author of three previous local history books and formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council, has made her selection of. In this book, which looks at gateshead through the twentieth century, the trio have selected many previously unseen photographs to illustrate each decade, with a few familiar photographs along the way. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. History of gateshead gateshead was the head of the celtic trackway, a natural route amid dense forests inhabited by the brigante tribes who fought against the inroads of emperor hadrian.
It is named after its largest town, gateshead, but also spans the towns of rowlands gill, whickham, blaydon and ryton. Enjoying the rare position of being a major landowner, and having a recent history of commissioning brave buildings for the arts, gateshead council must have. Both english heritage and gateshead council wish to ensure that the contribution that the historic environment can make to the future of the town in the quality of life it offers, and in the sense of distinctiveness that is such a powerful source of local pride is fully considered. Gateshead archive will showcase thousands of local history books, historic maps, photos and newspapers alongside displays, touchscreen terminals and study space that can be used by individuals or groups. As well as our monthly meetings the history society produces books and dvds. Beacon lough, between wrekenton and windy nook, was a celtic signaling station for milit ary purposes, and was one of a line str etching the length of england. Gateshead libraries membership gives you access to a range of online subscription services. Margaret hall was a broadcast assistant for the local bbc tv station and is currently researching local men who died in the first world war. Hope dodds is featured because much of her local history is on this website. Included in the book collection are cuttings, directories, minute books. Gateshead archive will showcase thousands of local history books, historic maps, photos and newspapers alongside displays, touchscreen. A history of newcastle and gateshead from earliest times new ed by moffat, alistair, rosie, george isbn.
A longrunning blue plaque scheme is in operation in gateshead, tyne and wear. The archive showcases 400 years of local history, including gateshead s oldest known book, printed in 1654 on bottle bank where the hilton hotel. New book reflects gatesheads life and times over the last. In 2011, census data for the gateshead metropolitan borough council ward of heworth and. Laszlo torday arrived in tynemouth in january 1940 from hungary and took most of his photographs of tyneside during the 1960s and 1970s. Gateshead and newcastle are joined by seven bridges across the tyne, including the gateshead millennium bridge. Gateshead archive covid19 collection gateshead council. Local and family history 0191 433 8440 sound gallery. The books date from the 1600s to present day, including the oldest surviving. History of the felling gateshead history, felling history.
Following the government instruction, all libraries are now closed until further notice for all purposes. See more ideas about newcastle, north east england and local history. The local liberal association selected 54 yearold john johnson as their candidate to hold the seat. Material covers union history, miners lockouts, poverty, unemployment and women at work. See more ideas about newcastle, history and north east england. Pay for your council tax, rent, bulky waste and more. Star of stage and screen, newcastleborn actor jill halfpenny also won strictly come dancing in 2004. Current and forthcoming events sunniside local history society. In gateshead remembered, anthea lang, author of three previous local history books and formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council, has made her selection of the old days from a wide range of material to provide us with memories of how people lived in the town over the years. Jun 04, 2014 john, former manager of gateshead councils local history service, lives in ryton. In gateshead remembered, anthea lang, author of three previous local history books and formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council, has made her selection of the old days. Created in 2010 by connie wilson, gateshead local history is a group to upload your photographs,videos and.
There will be no fines on any library books returned after. The labour party stayed in overall control of the council. William clarke played an active part in the affairs of gateshead and was a jp and a council memb er for some years as well as an organiser for the local volunteer corps, treasurer of the childrens hospital and a supporter of the northern counties institute for the deaf. It has since been extensively redeveloped on three occasions. Soldiers relaxing at gosforth camp, surrounded by their kit bags, from the book great war britain, tyneside, remembering. A new way to view gatesheads past gateshead council. Material dates back over 400 years and includes books, maps, newspapers and photographs. Benefits information above is provided anonymously by current and former gateshead council employees, and may include a summary provided by the employer. Heres an explanation as to the lack of searchability to buy copies of these images use this link localhistorygateshead. Business business, international news, opinion and commentary books. Gateshead archive, in partnership with the northumbria university humanities department, presents gateshead history festival 2020 gateshead libraries central library, prince consort road, gateshead. Gateshead councils cabinet member for culture, coun angela. Gateshead archive houses thousands of rare and important items about the history of gateshead.
Packed with pictures and interesting memories, it tells the story of this corner of tyne and wear. Gateshead s largest library provides a wide range of services and activities and includes specialist services such as the gateshead archive and the sound gallery. Gateshead archive recognises how important it is to capture a record of the covid19 pandemic in our borough. Old map of gateshead 1938 local map, england map, tree map. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. Nov 30, 2015 felling has a fascinating heritage and now a new book brings this history to life with a unique collection of old photographs and memories. Anthea langs third book for summerhill books has just been published.
Books to enjoy general history of gateshead vestiges of old newcastle and gateshead by j. Our book collection includes more than 10,000 rare and unique volumes about the history of gateshead and the north east. Learn more about flytipping, what we do and how to report it. Coal mining in the area started in the middle ages and the s.
Gateshead is the home of the metrocentre, a large shopping centre and, at various times, the largest in europe. Bill quay is a residential area in gateshead, located around 4 miles 6. Gateshead council is the local government authority for the metropolitan borough of gateshead, tyne and wear. The park was expanded in 1920 when the council purchased the. History of gateshead pubs delved into by historian john. Ryton is a small town in the metropolitan borough of gateshead, tyne and wear, england, 5. Its capacity of around 11,800 is the greatest in the metropolitan borough of gateshead, the thirdlargest in tyne and wear. We must place on record our sincere thanks to gateshead council and. Access our local history archive, get help with research or book a class or community group visit. Gateshead council holds a limited amount of information on birth, deaths and marriages. Other major areas in the borough include whickham, birtley, blaydonontyne and ryton. The 2003 gateshead council election was held on 10 june 2004 to elect members of gateshead council in tyne and wear, england. We meet at gateshead library on the first thursday of each month from september to may excluding january at 7. A history of newcastle and gateshead from earliest.
Over the years the members have carried out various research projects and in 2012 they produced their first book, gateshead s grand houses. See more ideas about english heritage, restoration and house. From january 2020 people will be able to browse collections in the exciting new visitor facility at gateshead central library. The books date from the 1600s to present day, including the oldest surviving book from gateshead, printed in 1654. Gateshead archive has now opened at gateshead central library which offers visitors an exciting new way to view the unique local history collection held by the council. Details of the book launch have been postponed due to covid19 we will let let you know as soon as we are able to make arrangements. Historically part of the county of durham, gateshead lies on the southern bank of the river tyne, opposite newcastle. Official opening for gateshead archive gateshead council. Explore gateshead libraries resources, activities and events for children and young people. Although the scheme was never formally closed, only one further plaque was then unveiled prior to the presentation of a report to cabinet on 16. Gateshead local history society has been in existence for more than 50 years. They are among the 148 licensed premises pictured in the book, which defines old pubs as those appearing in trade directories from 1889 to 1939. A local writer and broadcaster, john grundy was a passionate enthusiast for the history and architecture of the north east. Gateshead local studies gateshead images search collections family history women 100 first world war st marys heritage centre books for sale.
The collection was compiled by tom marshall, a former gateshead librarian, now deceased. Non watermarked images can be used if bought from the council details below on this page. The council is based at gateshead civic centre and is made up of twenty two electoral. May 20, 2020 gateshead council, civic centre, gateshead. Jnl of the northumberland and newcastle society written in an informative and unshowy style and beautifully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to both visitors and locals wanting more about the place in which they live. Copies of burial and cremation records can be requested on.