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Ouseburn Heritage Blog

Our wonderful volunteers dedicate a lot of time to researching Ouseburn Valley's storied past. The Ouseburn Heritage Blog series shines light on a different piece of research every month. Read the growing collection here. 

Ouseburn Trust receives second Sandford Award to recognise excellence in heritage education

Ouseburn Trust receives second Sandford Award to recognise excellence in heritage education

We are immensely proud to announce that we received our second Sandford Award this November, a prestigious recognition of our volunteer-led education provision. Read more

Published: 10th November, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

Ballast Hills Burial Ground: A Forgotten Place in Newcastle

Ballast Hills Burial Ground: A Forgotten Place in Newcastle

Ouseburn Trust trustee Myra Giesen delves into some of the limited history we know about Ballast Hills, from body counts to body snatching. Read more

Published: 26th May, 2023

Updated: 30th May, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

What's the future of Ballast Hills?

What's the future of Ballast Hills?

Would you like to see improvements on Ballast Hills? We're calling for a project that researches the area's history whilst developing a better, more welcoming public green space. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 3

51 Lime Street Renovation begins

51 Lime Street Renovation begins

We're transforming a former industrial building into a new space for Ouseburn. This renovation will help us to build a space we can share with the local community and better welcome Ouseburn's growing number of visitors. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

Remembering June Allen

Remembering June Allen

In our Davey Pearson collection of photographs we have 579 that include or mention June Allen, why are there so many? Read more

Published: 9th November, 2022

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 5

Ouseburn's Hadrian's Wall Discovery

Ouseburn's Hadrian's Wall Discovery

Recent archaeological digs at the Norris House development site have uncovered remains of a Hadrian's Wall turret! Find out more about this exciting discovery. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2022

Updated: 4th October, 2022

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 4

William Lisle Blenkinsopp Coulson

William Lisle Blenkinsopp Coulson

This month, volunteer Sue tells the story behind the William Lisle Blenkinsopp Coulson monument and its connection to the Newcastle Cat and Dog Shelter Read more

Published: 29th July, 2022

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 3

Celebrating 1900 years: the Hadrian's Wall Beacon Party

Celebrating 1900 years: the Hadrian's Wall Beacon Party

2022 marks 1900 years of Hadrian's Wall. on Thursday 2nd June, we celebrated this anniversary on a special night that aligned with the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2022

Author: Maria Baranowska

Newcastle Quayside: the Ouseburn Wharves

Newcastle Quayside: the Ouseburn Wharves

In May's blog, researcher Nigel looks at the wharves formerly found on the Tyne adjacent to the mouth of the Ouseburn. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 17th March, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

The History of Christ Church and Shieldfield

The History of Christ Church and Shieldfield

Basil McLeod is best known around these parts for his stories about sheltering in the Victoria Tunnel during WWII, but here he shares his mammoth lockdown project with the help of volunteer Diane... Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 4

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Support our ongoing work and make your voice heard in the community by becoming a member of the Ouseburn Trust. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

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Published: 13th September, 2023

Author: Maria Baranowska

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