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The Jobling Story
Writer and regular contributor Tom Kelly shares his experiences researching the dark tale of William Jobling, a Jarrow pitman who was one...

Tom Kelly
Jan 26, 20238 min read
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The Old Newcastle Infirmary
Newcastle, like many growing industrial cities, faced somewhat of a crisis in the 18th century - industrial accidents and illness were...
Ken Smith
Jan 12, 202310 min read
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Home Sweet Home: The Story of Blyth Spartans' Croft Park
Graham Usher, a lifelong Spartans fan, explores the extensive history of the team and their home patches from their inception in 1899....
Graham Usher
Nov 27, 202218 min read
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Paper Sticks: A Childhood in Byker in the 1960s
In his own words, Brian Thompson relives his experience growing up in the midst of a changing Byker - a time when Tyneside flats and the...

Brian Thompson
Oct 13, 20223 min read
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