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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. 

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

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

Ouseburn's Hadrian's Wall

Ouseburn's Hadrian's Wall

This month's Ouseburn heritage blog post comes from George, a volunteer who's exploring the history of Hadrian's Wall in Ouseburn. Read more

Published: 11th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 3

Remembering Dave Hunt

Remembering Dave Hunt

In this post, we pay tribute to, Dave Hunt, a dedicated member of the Newcastle upon Tyne Motor Boat Club. Read more

Published: 24th June, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

A study of John Lamb Luckley

A study of John Lamb Luckley

In the first of our Ouseburn heritage blogs, volunteer Lawrence Havis delves into the life of John Lamb Luckley. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 3rd February, 2021

Author: Maria Baranowska

Comments: 4

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Published: 29th June, 2020

Updated: 19th August, 2020

Author: Maria Baranowska

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