That's it for me until after Christmas. I hope you all have a lovely & restful festive period. Also I want to thank everyone who has supported us, whether you're here to flick through our posts or to give us foundational support, it means the world. This year has been a massive success - money raised for children with SEN needs, big expansions on the site and new turf walked across the North East. Also, an incredible amount of support for our walks, socials and the Compendium

From February to October 1644, Newcastle was besieged by a Scottish army while its Royalist defenders held out under Sir John Marlay. Traveller and writer William Lithgow recorded the drama in vivid detail - capturing the chaos, courage and faith that marked one of the most vicious episodes of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Our much loved resident contributor and historian Miriam Bibby explores the siege and Lithgow’s extraordinary life within the turbulent world of seventee

Resident historic sports writer Pete Welsh has written an incredibly detailed piece on the life and professional times of James Rowan,...

Volume Four of our popular annual publication, The North East History Compendium, is now available for pre-order.  This is our special...