Monthly Archives: January, 2016

Heaton’s Back Lane Mysteries and Memories

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Jack Common wrote of the many traders who called at Third Avenue: 'Greengrocery and fish and coal came to the back door... Down here came the Cullercoats...

Ringtons’ Story

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Ringtons is one of Heaton's most long established family firms. The tea company was founded by Sam Smith and Will Titterington in Heaton's Avenues...

Susan Denham Christie: naval architect

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The House on Victoria Street Part 2: Annie Sill

6 April 2026

Caped Crusaders: the Jarrow march

WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 11 December 2025

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: January, 2016

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