Gateshead council local history books

And almost 1,000 local residents turned up to enjoy a range. It is south of the river tyne, the historic county boundary between northumberland and durham. Find out more on our books for health and wellbeing pages. The collection was compiled by tom marshall, a former gateshead librarian, now deceased. Local studies department gateshead council, durham genuki. Gateshead council, civic centre, regent street, gateshead. The name is derived from the anglosaxon geat, a road, and heafod, a head. The local authority built a large council estate at sheriff hill to alleviate dangerous overcrowding in gateshead, effectively turning the area into a residential suburb.

The books date from the 1600s to present day, including the oldest surviving book from gateshead, printed in 1654. The county borough of gateshead was combined along with the urban districts of felling, blaydon, ryton and part of chesterlestreet rural district into the new metropolitan borough of gateshead in 1974. Weekly challenge, 8th october local historians do think share. Gateshead council in partnership with the sage gateshead is offering two tickets to the outsidein festival taking place on the 30 january 2010. It has since been extensively redeveloped on three occasions. Explore gateshead libraries resources, activities and events for children and young people. Gateshead corporation, 1974, isbn 0 901273 04 x now out of print adapted from a history of gateshead by f. Gateshead in the 20th century 72020 central library, prince consort road free finding out about gatesheads local history free oneday education workshop to help you learn how to discover the history of gateshead using resources from gateshead archive. Chopwell miners during the general strike, 1926 image. John, former manager of gateshead councils local history service, lives in ryton.

Historically in county durham, it was incorporated into the metropolitan county of tyne and wear and the borough of gateshead in 1974. A wide range of adult and junior books to suit all tastes talking books a selection of newspapers and magazines pcs with access to the internet, email and microsoft office for a small annual fee photocopying service local history photographs and maps council information a small local history. The district has some 190,000 inhabitants and lies within the historic county boundaries of county durham. It stocks the largest range of local history titles produced by local. As of april 2020, the ward is served by three councillors. Gateshead council may 20, 2015 this month is local history month, so what better time to unveil a plaque commemorating birtleys former belgian community of elizabethville. The first meeting is a talk by simon green of st marys heritage centre. Go here for the videos of the local history exhibitions, hosted by the felling heritage group in 20 and 2014 welcome to the felling history the web page that brings you a few facts and lots of old pictures about the felling area. From january 2020 people will be able to browse collections in the exciting new visitor facility at gateshead central library. Reading has been proven to help reduce stress, and we have some great mood busting books, reading well collections, and creative and social reading activities for all ages. Cds and dvds internet access information childrens activities events use this link to go direct to our events page local and family history rooms for hire downloadable ebooks and talking books anyone can become a member of the library at any age and it is free to join. It stocks the largest range of local history titles produced by local publisher summerhill books. There will be no fines on any library books returned after.

Since then, provincial jewish communities across the uk have generally contracted, with the notable exception of gateshead. History of gateshead pubs delved into by historian john. Working on a new book for summerhill books, felling in old picture postcards. Gateshead, a municipal, county, and parliamentary borough in the county of durham, situated on the south bank of the tyne, immediately opposite to newcastleupontyne.

Gateshead charity moving home along with 25,000 books. Gateshead from old photographs amberley publishing. Gateshead is the home of the baltic centre for contemporary art opened 2002 and the site of the gateshead millennium bridge 2001, a tilting bridge for pedestrians and bicyclists in the shape of two intersecting parabolas. Gateshead council has an enviable reputation as a stable and wellrun authority. In 2011, the population of the ryton, crookhill and stella ward was 8,146. Gateshead councils cabinet member for culture, coun angela. These contain civic, business and personal information about residents. Both english heritage and gateshead council wish to ensure that the contribution that the historic environment can make to the future of the town in the quality of life it offers, and in the sense of distinctiveness that is such a powerful source of local pride is fully considered. Material covers union history, miners lockouts, poverty. Anthea langs third book for summerhill books has just been published. Gateshead libraries membership gives you access to a range of online subscription services. Making sure that gatesheads rich history is never forgotten. Saltwell park gateshead history book 9781906721657 ebay. The district has some 201,000 inhabitants and is located within the historic county boundaries of county durham.

Gateshead international stadium gis is a multipurpose, allseater venue in gateshead, tyne and wear, england. If you really want to know the fellings history you need joan hewitt and her book the township of heworth but also see my heworth vs felling. It ceased to be an independent village on 1 april 1974 when it was incorporated into the metropolitan borough of gateshead under the terms of the local government act 1972. Over the years the members have carried out various research projects and in 2012 they produced their first book, gatesheads grand houses. These include microfilms of the early communist, suffrage, and local ilp papers. Browse the independents complete collection of articles and commentary on gateshead. Gateshead changed enormously during the 20th century, say the authors. The main church in gateshead was st marys and all marriages and burials were held there until 1825. Photos showing family life in the gateshead area in the late 1800s. One third of the council was up for election and the labour party kept overall control of the council. Ryton is a town in the metropolitan borough of gateshead, tyne and wear, england, 5. Local and family history 0191 433 8440 sound gallery.

Locals cite everything from relatively low housing prices and the leadership of the local chief rabbi to gatesheads more. Feb 06, 2020 chopwell miners during the general strike, 1926 image. Over on twitter were recommending books throughout the day but heres a peek at helen. Access our local history archive, get help with research or book a class or community group visit. Local author don watson has been documenting this unique collection of labour history material and a list of our holdings is now available to browse. Gateshead is the main major area in the metropolitan borough and the town takes up around 60% of the boroughs population. Material covers union history, miners lockouts, poverty, unemployment and women at work. After the local government act 1972, in 1974, gateshead became part of the. Gateshead central library prince consort road gateshead ne8 4ln. Home gateshead history, felling history, low fell history. Details of the book launch have been postponed due to covid19 we will let let you know as soon as we are able to make arrangements. Gateshead archive houses thousands of rare and important items about the history of gateshead. A short history of gateshead by i c carlton to mark the dissolution of the county borough of gateshead on march 31st 1974.

The publication of a new pevsner city guide is always a cause for celebration, and the latest, newcastle and gateshead is a cracker. Anthea lang was formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council and has written four local history books. The history of the town is told though superb archive images and illuminating text. Gateshead council coronavirus information and services. Family history resources the resources listed in these pages are located in the local studies department of.

Lake macquarie city council recognise the local aboriginal community today in all of their diversity, who came forward to share their experiences. New book three members of gateshead local history society have written a new book called celebrating gateshead which is due on in april. This talk by joseph schleider of the jewish community council of gateshead, will include an overview of anglo jewish history, including migration between the1880s and 1914. All of the council gritters were out all night and are still out this morning gritting all of our priority routes. The angel of the north is such a big part of gatesheads history, in itself but also in what it represents. Local studies department gateshead council durham genealogy. For those wishing to delve deeper into the past, gateshead archive is a. We meet at gateshead library on the first thursday of each month from september to may excluding january at 7. Sandra brack is the author of a book on gatesheads grand houses, while anthea lang, formerly local history and heritage manager at gateshead council, has written four local history books. Other major areas in the borough include whickham, birtley, blaydonontyne and ryton. Gateshead is a town in tyne and wear, england, on the southern bank of the river tyne opposite newcastle upon tyne.

Access our local history archive, get help with research or book a class or community. In what was clearly a labour of love he visited 25 of the surviving pubs to gather tales from their past. You can visit our local studies catalogue and search for church records. Its capacity of around 11,800 is the greatest in the metropolitan borough of gateshead, the thirdlargest in. Gateshead local history society was formed in september 1964 by gateshead libraries and the membership has continued to grow each year. Building work is beginning in part of the central library to create a new visitor space, gateshead archive. Elections to gateshead council in tyne and wear, england were held on 7 may 1998. There will be no fines on any library books returned after the closure. Summerhill books north east local history publisher. Official opening for gateshead archive gateshead council. The challenge of moving 25,000 books jump to media player gatesheadbased borderline books distributes titles to adults and children, such as prisoners and domestic abuse survivors. Felling local history society autumn programme at pelaw library begins on thursday 27th september at 7pm. Tyneside a history of gateshead from earliest times alistair moffat and george rosie.

Gateshead libraries has many resources to help trace your family tree. New book reflects gatesheads life and times over the last. Our book collection includes more than 10,000 rare and unique volumes about the history of gateshead and the north east. The city council of lake macquarie acknowledge the aboriginal people known today as the awabakal, as the traditional custodians of the land, respecting aboriginal elders past, present and future. The main artists confirmed so far include sugababes, pixie lott, ndubz, taio cruz, alphabeat, the courteeners and more, alongside emerging local talent. A new local book looks at gateshead in the old days. Why charedi jews are flocking to the gritty town of gateshead. Following the government instruction, all libraries are now closed until further notice for all purposes. Gateshead archive allows people to browse historic books, maps. Gateshead archive will showcase thousands of local history books, historic maps, photos and newspapers alongside displays, touchscreen. Our range of digital services and courses, from code clubs to getting the most out of being online. Gateshead is a large town in tyne and wear, england, and the main settlement in the metropolitan borough of gateshead. The metropolitan borough was formed in 1974 through the merger of the county borough of gateshead with the urban districts of felling, whickham, blaydon.

Catalogue home technology and services for local authorities. Originally known as the gateshead youth stadium, the venue was built in 1955 at a cost of. Sandra brack is the author of a book on gateshead s grand houses, while anthea lang, formerly local history and heritage manager at gateshead council, has written four local history books. Margaret hall was a broadcast assistant for the local bbc tv station and is currently researching local men who died in the first world war. It showcases thousands of local history books, historic maps, photos and newspapers alongside displays, touchscreen terminals and study. Youll find here the reliable and interesting information that has made these guides indispensable, plus many beautiful photographs. Business business, international news, opinion and commentary books. How to access our book collection open access collection. Besides the town of gateshead, the metropolitan borough includes the towns of felling, dunston, and blaydon, suburban. Material dates back over 400 years and includes books, maps, newspapers and photographs.

A gateshead corporation, 1973, isbn 0 901273 02 3 now out of print gateshead family history resources. The first chapter of gateshead central library proved. Anthea lang sessional tutor workers educational association. St marys bookshop is dedicated to the regions history. Gateshead and newcastle are joined by seven bridges across the tyne, including the gateshead millennium bridge. The system may refuse to renew them, but you will not be charged fines while libraries are closed or on. A new way to view gatesheads past gateshead council. The local authority of gateshead is also the metropolitan borough of gateshead. More than 400 years of gateshead history open to all in. Gateshead from old photographs is a new book which says what it does on the tin. Books cds and dvds internet access information childrens activities events use this link to go direct to our events page local and family history rooms for hire. Created in 2010 by connie wilson,gateshead local history is a group to upload your photographs,videos and. For those wishing to delve deeper into the past, gateshead archive is a new place to explore local and family history.

Lumley 1932 history of low fell by madeline hope dodds 1966 history of gateshead by frank w. New book reflects gatesheads life and times over the last 150 years. We meet at gateshead library on the first thursday of each month from september to april excluding january at 7. Gateshead local history society celebrated its golden anniversary in 2014.

Included too are several volumes of interviews with people who went through the miners lockout. Non watermarked images can be used if bought from the council details below on this page. The town is known for its architecture, including the sage gateshead, the angel of the north and the baltic centre for contemporary art. Gateshead lay in county durham, in 1835 the town became part of gateshead county borough. Please note our talks have been cancelled until further notice. Included in the book collection are cuttings, directories, minute books, periodicals and many local histories covering a wide range of social and industrial history. Any gateshead library portcullis in the metrocentre gateshead civic centre by post through gateshead council, portcullis press, gateshead central library, prince consort road, gateshead ne8 4ln. More about our collections, family history, resources for schools and local history groups.

The system may refuse to renew them, but you will not be charged fines while libraries are closed or on reduced hours. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In gateshead remembered, anthea lang, author of three previous local history books and formerly local history and heritage manager for gateshead council, has made her selection of the old days. We also know its a great place to live and work, indeed the guardians best places to live rankings place newcastle gateshead at number one in the uk. The resources listed in these pages are located in the local studies department of. Howtynes have changed the journal newcastle, england. Our local trade directories date from 1778 to 1977. Additional teams within the council have also been deployed to clear routes as necessary during the course of today. History and photos of george william cook married mary ellen towns originally from longbenton, but later on gateshead. Low fell history, felling history, dunston, wrekenton, lamesley, newcastlegateshead 21st century. More than 400 years of gateshead history open to all in exciting new. Books to enjoy general history of gateshead vestiges of old newcastle and gateshead by j. Set by the councils culture team, this week were exploring local history. It boasts an extensive range of books about gateshead, newcastle and the north east.