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The lost pubs of Ouseburn

The lost pubs of Ouseburn

We dedicate this month's Ouseburn Heritage blog to the pub owners and brewers of Ouseburn, past present and future. Read about some of Ouseburn's forgotten watering holes. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Working Women of Ouseburn Valley

Working Women of Ouseburn Valley

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021, our March Ouseburn Heritage Blog is dedicated to the ordinary but wonderful local women. We're sharing three stories from our oral archives - enjoy! Read more

Published: 4th March, 2021

Updated: 18th March, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Better damp than dead?

Better damp than dead?

Victoria Tunnel guide, Iain Kitt, explores how the Tunnel was transformed from an underground coal wagonway into an air-raid shelter in preparation for the Second World War. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 2

The Rise and Fall of the Ouseburn Engine Works

The Rise and Fall of the Ouseburn Engine Works

Through the story of just one Ouseburn business, this month's Ouseburn Heritage blog explores Ouseburn's industries on the world stage, 19th-century working conditions & capitalism. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2021

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Ouseburn Then and Now

Ouseburn Then and Now

During the country's second lockdown of 2020, we encouraged our social media followers to recreate five historic images of Ouseburn Valley taken from our photo archives. In the final Ouseburn heritage blog of the year, you can learn about the images & share our own recreations. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Help a neighbour this winter | Collecting Food & Essential Items

Help a neighbour this winter | Collecting Food & Essential Items

Winter can be a challenging time for some. With 2020's complex and unique challenges, we're supporting Ouseburn's neighbouring communities by teaming up with Building Futures East and Newcastle East Foodbank. Can you help? Read more

Published: 17th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd December, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

Ouseburn’s Industrial Layer Cake

Ouseburn’s Industrial Layer Cake

While strolling along Ouseburn's Riverside Walk, have you ever stopped to wonder about the noble ruin sandwiched between Lowes Hall and the Motor Boat club? Learn about the history of 26 Lime Street in November's Ouseburn heritage blog. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2020

Updated: 7th December, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 1

A tribute to Chris Killip

A tribute to Chris Killip

In this month's Ouseburn heritage blog, Heather Richardson, Ouseburn Trust's Heritage Officer, reflects on the inspiring work of Chris Killip. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Byker Metro Bridge: Celebrating 40 years of Tyne & Wear Metro

Byker Metro Bridge: Celebrating 40 years of Tyne & Wear Metro

In celebration of Tyne & Wear Metro's 40th year, we've published an excerpt from Sue Bright's book, 'Bridging the Ouseburn'. Learn a little about Ove Arup, the man behind the iconic Byker Metro bridge. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

An update from the team | Summer 2020

An update from the team | Summer 2020

Here's an update of how we spent the lockdown, a summary of our main projects and more. Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 27th August, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

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Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

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