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.
Read about the man behind the Victoria Tunnel and many other 19th-century engineering marvels. Read more
2021 marks 25 years since the birth of the Trust. Former Heritage Education Officer Alison Stancliffe looks back on the early years for our last Heritage Blog of the year. Read more
Over the last 40 years, countless people have contributed to shaping Ouseburn into what it is today. Learn about the people we've paid homage to through inscriptions on the iconic Cluny steps. Read more
Delve into the story and workings of the Malings Ford B factory. Read more
Explore the Water of Leith and how it compares to the Ouseburn. Read more
Join volunteer Jeff as he reminisces about a long-forgotten railway line that ran from west to east Newcastle. Read more
Sometimes researching the origin of photographs can lead you down a path you weren't expecting... Read more
We're venturing away from Ouseburn for this month's Heritage Blog. 280 miles southeast of the Victoria Tunnel lies a fascinating network of Tunnels. Read about Ramsgate Tunnels' history. Read more
Multi-disciplined Ouseburn Trust volunteer John offers a comparative study of Blaydon Burn and Ouseburn Valley in our May 2021 Ouseburn Heritage blog. Read more
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