Monthly Archives: May, 2014

George Waller – life as a champion

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The first part of George Waller's story can be found here. Having retained (and so won outright) the 6-day Cycling World Championship belt, George William...

Shopping on Heaton Road: a century of social change

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An analysis of the shops on a section of Heaton Road (east side, from the railway up to Meldon Terrace) in the year 1898,...

Susan Denham Christie: naval architect

2 May 2026

The House on Victoria Street Part 2: Annie Sill

6 April 2026

Caped Crusaders: the Jarrow march

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The ‘Accidental’ Exhibition? Newcastle and Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee

WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE 10 December 2025

TEAM PICKS

Julia Darling: electrified the ordinary

The Sinking of the Cobra: a Heaton maritime disaster

Neil Bartlett: the noble chemist

Elsie Tu: champion of the poor

ABOUT HEATON HISTORY GROUP

Heaton History Group is for anyone who is connected with Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK and is interested in local history. We have an exciting programme of walks and talks and we’re also conducting research into many aspects of the history of Heaton. Explore our website. Then get in touch and come and join us!’

Monthly Archives: May, 2014

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