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A churchyard forever linked to the miners
By Ken Smith Heworth's St Mary's Church has been a site of worship for around 1300 years. In more recent years, the site has became...
Ken Smith
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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The Pawnshop in a Bleeze: Pawnbroking in 19th Century Newcastle
One of the things i'm hugely proud of with this project is providing a platform to share incredible work, whether that be on subjects we...

Michael Agboh-Davison
Nov 16, 202321 min read
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The Royal Victoria Infirmary
The RVI these days is known for its cutting edge specialist care as well as its sweeping and modern aesthetics. Resident writer and...
Ken Smith
Oct 31, 20235 min read
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Two Veteran Miners' Banners
Resident writer and renowned local historian Ken Smith explores the history of two of the North East's most iconic Trade Union banners,...
Ken Smith
Sep 1, 20235 min read
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