North East Heritage Library
@neheritagelib.bsky.social
exploring and documenting the North East, one brick at a time (among other things) / this weeks focus: Sunderland
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Hi all!
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
Over the next 2 weeks, I'd be delighted to hear your thoughts on how this project should move forwards. We're near 6 years in, and for the next 6 I'm keen to make it as robust as poss.
If you have time, I'd be so grateful to hear what you think: forms.gle/CvGjfse7FrPk...
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@neheritagelib.bsky.social is at Boulmer....my grandfather shot a white pheasant there about 1920. We still have it. As you do. 🤣 It's 8ft+ above a door frame so apologies for the angle.
A stuffed white pheasant!
A stuffed white pheasant!
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
@neheritagelib.bsky.social is at Boulmer....my grandfather shot a white pheasant there about 1920. We still have it. As you do. 🤣 It's 8ft+ above a door frame so apologies for the angle.
A stuffed white pheasant!
A stuffed white pheasant!
The trusty windbreaker is out for a brisk walk in Northumberland! On the lookout for churches, pubs and uh… lookouts!
November 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The trusty windbreaker is out for a brisk walk in Northumberland! On the lookout for churches, pubs and uh… lookouts!
For the Sports Archive, I’ve been diving into lost (and sometimes forgotten) football grounds in the North East for the past 3 years. There’s constant interest in these sites, so why not share a few!
(You can find all these here: northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive)
(You can find all these here: northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive)
Sports Archive | NEHL
The definitive catalogue of sports grounds and venues in the North East of England, covering all sports throughout history.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
For the Sports Archive, I’ve been diving into lost (and sometimes forgotten) football grounds in the North East for the past 3 years. There’s constant interest in these sites, so why not share a few!
(You can find all these here: northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive)
(You can find all these here: northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive)
I love the infrequent reminders of British Rail you find amongst old railway infrastructure. Benfield Business Park full of it. I reckon this old sign is from the early 70s.
November 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I love the infrequent reminders of British Rail you find amongst old railway infrastructure. Benfield Business Park full of it. I reckon this old sign is from the early 70s.
Sunderland was once a cluster of distinct villages, seperate by farms and country houses. Barnes Park was home to one such called 'Low Barnes', separating it from a 'High Barnes' which stood over on Ettrick Grove. They were previously part of the same estate until the 17th century.
November 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Sunderland was once a cluster of distinct villages, seperate by farms and country houses. Barnes Park was home to one such called 'Low Barnes', separating it from a 'High Barnes' which stood over on Ettrick Grove. They were previously part of the same estate until the 17th century.
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I didn't know what to make of the Apollo Pavilion before I went to see it today, but I ended up spending 40 minutes just marvelling at it and taking photos.
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I didn't know what to make of the Apollo Pavilion before I went to see it today, but I ended up spending 40 minutes just marvelling at it and taking photos.
Evening everyone. St Nicholas' on Queen Alexandra Road makes very clear the stark change in architectural change between the Edwardian era and the inter-war. For a church constructed in 1939 is sleek, modern and reflects a total new age in ecclesiastical design.
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Evening everyone. St Nicholas' on Queen Alexandra Road makes very clear the stark change in architectural change between the Edwardian era and the inter-war. For a church constructed in 1939 is sleek, modern and reflects a total new age in ecclesiastical design.
New post up on the Patreon - a full video going through the lovely responses to our survey + some behind the scenes looks on what’s coming soon.
Patreon subs only!
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Patreon subs only!
www.patreon.com/posts/144447...
November 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
New post up on the Patreon - a full video going through the lovely responses to our survey + some behind the scenes looks on what’s coming soon.
Patreon subs only!
www.patreon.com/posts/144447...
Patreon subs only!
www.patreon.com/posts/144447...
Morning all.
I've uncovered some more shipbuilders at the Bridge Dock, which as you can see on the gorgeous shot below stood at Sheepfolds below Wearmouth Bridge. George Storey Moore constructed around a dozen ships here in the 1860s.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
I've uncovered some more shipbuilders at the Bridge Dock, which as you can see on the gorgeous shot below stood at Sheepfolds below Wearmouth Bridge. George Storey Moore constructed around a dozen ships here in the 1860s.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
November 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Morning all.
I've uncovered some more shipbuilders at the Bridge Dock, which as you can see on the gorgeous shot below stood at Sheepfolds below Wearmouth Bridge. George Storey Moore constructed around a dozen ships here in the 1860s.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
I've uncovered some more shipbuilders at the Bridge Dock, which as you can see on the gorgeous shot below stood at Sheepfolds below Wearmouth Bridge. George Storey Moore constructed around a dozen ships here in the 1860s.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
Evening folks. In a little nook of the leafy Sunderland suburbs is Ashbrooke - the “Lords” of Mackem sporting heritage.
This place is enormously significant for both the sports you expect and don’t expect.
This place is enormously significant for both the sports you expect and don’t expect.
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Evening folks. In a little nook of the leafy Sunderland suburbs is Ashbrooke - the “Lords” of Mackem sporting heritage.
This place is enormously significant for both the sports you expect and don’t expect.
This place is enormously significant for both the sports you expect and don’t expect.
Sports Archive Tuesday today, so I've added a couple more sites at Berwick.
Most notably I've added Tweedmouth Bowling Club, which is nearing its centenary. A rifle range also added on the town walls.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive
Most notably I've added Tweedmouth Bowling Club, which is nearing its centenary. A rifle range also added on the town walls.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive
November 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Sports Archive Tuesday today, so I've added a couple more sites at Berwick.
Most notably I've added Tweedmouth Bowling Club, which is nearing its centenary. A rifle range also added on the town walls.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive
Most notably I've added Tweedmouth Bowling Club, which is nearing its centenary. A rifle range also added on the town walls.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/sportsarchive
Continuing on the Mackem church themes just down the road at Ashbrooke, with one of the most stunning Wesleyan places of worship you'll ever see. Though often more opulent than their Primitive counterparts, you generally don't see many Gothic Wesleyans to the scale of their Anglican cousins.
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Continuing on the Mackem church themes just down the road at Ashbrooke, with one of the most stunning Wesleyan places of worship you'll ever see. Though often more opulent than their Primitive counterparts, you generally don't see many Gothic Wesleyans to the scale of their Anglican cousins.
Good morning :-)
Heading the week with the addition of the Christ Church on Ryhope Road to the site. This limestone church was constructed in the 1860s as the centrepiece to the new affluent outer ring of the town, paid for by glassmakers and merchants.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/grid
Heading the week with the addition of the Christ Church on Ryhope Road to the site. This limestone church was constructed in the 1860s as the centrepiece to the new affluent outer ring of the town, paid for by glassmakers and merchants.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/grid
November 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Good morning :-)
Heading the week with the addition of the Christ Church on Ryhope Road to the site. This limestone church was constructed in the 1860s as the centrepiece to the new affluent outer ring of the town, paid for by glassmakers and merchants.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/grid
Heading the week with the addition of the Christ Church on Ryhope Road to the site. This limestone church was constructed in the 1860s as the centrepiece to the new affluent outer ring of the town, paid for by glassmakers and merchants.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/grid
I’ve sent out orders for those who have grabbed a very limited copy. There was a few extra kindly sent by the printers!
I’ll keep them up on the site for anyone who wants to grab one. There’s only a few left though, so first come first serve. After these, onto the next projects!
I’ll keep them up on the site for anyone who wants to grab one. There’s only a few left though, so first come first serve. After these, onto the next projects!
Delighted to let you all know we have a very limited number of 2025 Compendiums available. 🥳
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
November 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’ve sent out orders for those who have grabbed a very limited copy. There was a few extra kindly sent by the printers!
I’ll keep them up on the site for anyone who wants to grab one. There’s only a few left though, so first come first serve. After these, onto the next projects!
I’ll keep them up on the site for anyone who wants to grab one. There’s only a few left though, so first come first serve. After these, onto the next projects!
Evening! I'd be here all day if we documented every single church in Sunderland, but we'll give it a go. This one certainly isn't worth missing too - the Christ Church on Ryhope Road, built to serve the affluent classes surrounding.
November 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Evening! I'd be here all day if we documented every single church in Sunderland, but we'll give it a go. This one certainly isn't worth missing too - the Christ Church on Ryhope Road, built to serve the affluent classes surrounding.
This time last year I came to look after the definitive collection of items from the old Bedlington Iron Works, who were one of the earliest rail and locomotive factories in the country. Here’s a few pieces, inc. a locomotive builders plate and original rule sheet.
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This time last year I came to look after the definitive collection of items from the old Bedlington Iron Works, who were one of the earliest rail and locomotive factories in the country. Here’s a few pieces, inc. a locomotive builders plate and original rule sheet.
Sunderland's Masonic Temple is an absolute behemoth, and really sets itself apart from its surroundings with its Greek-esque porch and columns. I thought this was much older, but it's not even a century old.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Sunderland's Masonic Temple is an absolute behemoth, and really sets itself apart from its surroundings with its Greek-esque porch and columns. I thought this was much older, but it's not even a century old.
Hi all. No post from me tonight, but just a final heads up that we have a very limited number of Compendiums up on the site right now. Like, single digit numbers. If you missed out, now is your only time to grab one! 🥳🥳
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/product-page...
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/product-page...
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Hi all. No post from me tonight, but just a final heads up that we have a very limited number of Compendiums up on the site right now. Like, single digit numbers. If you missed out, now is your only time to grab one! 🥳🥳
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/product-page...
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/product-page...
Good morning.
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good morning.
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Well worth reading
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Well worth reading
Delighted to let you all know we have a very limited number of 2025 Compendiums available. 🥳
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Delighted to let you all know we have a very limited number of 2025 Compendiums available. 🥳
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
They're available to purchase on the site, but once they're gone they're gooooneeeee
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/category/all...
Due to the daft weather, today will be spent updating the website!
First and foremost I've added the possible site of the Mills Shipyard at Deptford, which operated through the 1830s building ships for general cargo companies.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
First and foremost I've added the possible site of the Mills Shipyard at Deptford, which operated through the 1830s building ships for general cargo companies.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
November 19, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Due to the daft weather, today will be spent updating the website!
First and foremost I've added the possible site of the Mills Shipyard at Deptford, which operated through the 1830s building ships for general cargo companies.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
First and foremost I've added the possible site of the Mills Shipyard at Deptford, which operated through the 1830s building ships for general cargo companies.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/shipbuilding...
Very much mourning the loss of the Hartlepool History Then & Now site, which appears to have died a death this past year. An invaluable resource for those researching the town and its industry. I just really hope there's a full record of it somewhere :-(
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Very much mourning the loss of the Hartlepool History Then & Now site, which appears to have died a death this past year. An invaluable resource for those researching the town and its industry. I just really hope there's a full record of it somewhere :-(
Hey - I was away today so no time to update or post anything, but just to let you know I’m still incredibly keen to gauge your opinions on our little project and how we can move forward into 2026.
Your words are absolutely invaluable 🙌
forms.gle/RC7g7x8ogpeK...
Your words are absolutely invaluable 🙌
forms.gle/RC7g7x8ogpeK...
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Hey - I was away today so no time to update or post anything, but just to let you know I’m still incredibly keen to gauge your opinions on our little project and how we can move forward into 2026.
Your words are absolutely invaluable 🙌
forms.gle/RC7g7x8ogpeK...
Your words are absolutely invaluable 🙌
forms.gle/RC7g7x8ogpeK...