The year 1814 witnessed George Stephenson construct his first steam locomotive while working as an enginewright at the West Moor Pit,...

There is a pit disaster that continues to linger in South East Northumberland's collective memory, despite it being over 160 years ago....

Here's a new little series! I get a few emails including some excellent photos of walks others have done with a nice historical...

In his third piece for the website, renowned local author Ken Smith discusses the history of the famous meetings in Durham and...