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Ham and brick stottie? An unusual aspect of Pease pudding history
A housing development uncovered a brick etched with the word "PEASE," revealing a forgotten aspect of the North East's culinary history....
Gregory Coopland
Feb 19, 20256 min read


Draughts in Fatfield through the medium of John Groyne
Billiards, draughts and other pub games formed the cornerstone of leisure time in the 19th century, and still persists today though pale...

Peter Welsh
Feb 7, 202518 min read


Our 2024 History Hike Fundraiser is LIVE! ✨
https://www.gofundme.com/f/nehls-history-hike-2024 Over the past two years, we've managed to raise £2000 for brilliant causes, for both...

Kieran Carter
May 1, 20242 min read


Gone to the Dogs: A History of Flapping in the North East
"Going to the dogs" was an integral stitch in the social fabric of mining communities. Independent, or "flapping" tracks, congregated the...
Dr Louise Powell
Apr 4, 20245 min read
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