Wednesday 22 October 2025 7.30pm THERE IS NO NEED TO BOOK
Our October talk is about the foundation and early years of St George’s Church, Jesmond and the surrounding Jesmond community. What was this part of Jesmond like 100-140 years ago, who lived here and how did it change?
Our Speaker
John North, our speaker, has been interested in local history since relocating to Newcastle 35 years ago. He was a City Guide for 15 years after retiring from work in the Probation Service and has enjoyed being a member of Heaton History Group for the past eight years.
Our Venue
This event will take place at St George’s United Reformed Church on Newton Road, High Heaton NE7 7HP. It is on the corner with Boundary Gardens, the same block as Heaton Stannington’s football ground, Willow (formerly Grounsell) Park.
There are excellent public transport links including the numbers 18, 38, 52 and 553, which stop right by the church.
There is car parking on the surrounding streets.
Booking
The event is free to Heaton History Group members and costs £2.50 for non-members. There’s no need to book. Just turn up on the night.
