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Torday Photographs of High Heaton

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Laszlo Torday (b. 1890 - d. 1975) was a chemical engineer, industrialist and a keen amateur photographer. He originally moved to Tynemouth from Hungary...

Beneath our Feet – the coal mines and miners of Heaton

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We all know that the North East was a coalmining region and that Newcastle was at its heart. But have you ever stopped to...

185 Shields Road

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This photograph shows the premises at 185 Shields Road, now occupied by Fantasia Florist, a family business, which has had shops in Heaton and...

Summer Walks in the Park (and beyond)

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In place of our monthly talks in July and August, we are offering two guided local history walks: Wednesday 17 July Alan Morgan will lead Heaton...

212 Chillingham Road

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The photograph below shows the premises at 212 Chillingham Road,  now occupied by Martha and Mary's, a community cafe and meeting place, run by...

Heaton: from farms to foundries

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Local historian, Alan Morgan, will give our next talk on Wednesday 22 May, again at the Corner House, Heaton. Alan was born and bred...

Heaton History Group Corporate Supporters

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The following organisations have supported Heaton History Group with sponsorship or raffle prizes. Big thanks to them all. Bijou Hairdressing, 220 Chillingham Road Blyth Spartans Football...

Heaton’s Favourite Buildings

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Our vote for Heaton's favourite caused quite a storm, with coverage in the Evening Chronicle and lots of interest at and after John Grundy's talk....

Inflammatory Incident in Heaton Park

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That afternoon’s local derby at Roker Park, and how it would be affected by the gales which had disrupted shipping all week, were no...

John Grundy: The Buildings of Heaton

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Heaton History Group are pleased to announce their first event, taking place on Wednesday 17th April. Architectural historian John Grundy will be speaking at the...
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