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Monthly Archives: August, 2018

The Dewey-Eyed Librarian and his Legacy in Heaton

One of Heaton’s most recognisable buildings and one which contributed to the education and entertainment of generations of Heatonians is 120 years old this...

Northumberland and the ’15 Jacobite Rising’

In December, we'll have a chance to find out more about James Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Derwentwater, his brother, Charles Radcliffe and the part...

Social Care in Almshouses and Aged Miner Homes in the North East

Almshouses and 'aged miner homes' are still a common sight around the north east. But what's their history? When did they originate? Who founded...

Alexander Wilkie Commemoration

It was while living in Heaton that Alexander Wilkie became the first General Secretary of the Associated Society of Shipwrights. He later became a city councillor and...

Heaton! the movies

If you saw 'Heaton!' the show at the People's Theatre, you'll remember the opening film sequence and would probably love to see it again....

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