North East Heritage Library
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exploring and documenting the North East, one brick at a time (among other things) / this weeks focus: Sunderland
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And the Netherlands!
November 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And the Netherlands!
Yes, I agree. It’s absolutely shocking. Not saying it would be a tourist attraction, but it should certainly sit within people’s collective identity like the S&DR.
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yes, I agree. It’s absolutely shocking. Not saying it would be a tourist attraction, but it should certainly sit within people’s collective identity like the S&DR.
A full breakdown of its contents here x.com/neheritageli...
North East Heritage Library on X: "You might have seen the other day I've become the custodian of a box not publicly seen since the 1930s. It features objects and documents from mainly Bedlington Iron Works, but also Bedlington & Blyth through the 19th c. I'm going to spend this weekend showing you all it. https://t.co/Zqp76a6zd8" / X
You might have seen the other day I've become the custodian of a box not publicly seen since the 1930s. It features objects and documents from mainly Bedlington Iron Works, but also Bedlington & Blyth through the 19th c. I'm going to spend this weekend showing you all it. https://t.co/Zqp76a6zd8
x.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
A full breakdown of its contents here x.com/neheritageli...
A few days left to have your say! :-)
November 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A few days left to have your say! :-)
They open it for tours quite often, which I hope to capitalise on in the future!
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
They open it for tours quite often, which I hope to capitalise on in the future!
This particular temple was constructed by Clare Arnold Clayton Greene, more notably the designer of churches and schools. St Gabriel's was designed by him (which we'll visit in the near future), as well as the Ryhope Colliery Welfare Institute and Ferryhill School.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This particular temple was constructed by Clare Arnold Clayton Greene, more notably the designer of churches and schools. St Gabriel's was designed by him (which we'll visit in the near future), as well as the Ryhope Colliery Welfare Institute and Ferryhill School.
My understanding is these fraternal organisations are just one big networking group, whether it be for fundraising or community. Its interior is likely similar to that you might be more familiar with at Beamish.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
My understanding is these fraternal organisations are just one big networking group, whether it be for fundraising or community. Its interior is likely similar to that you might be more familiar with at Beamish.
The foundation stone was lodged in place by Lord Ravensworth just before his death, with the intenion for it to be used for dinners, gatherings and social functions.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The foundation stone was lodged in place by Lord Ravensworth just before his death, with the intenion for it to be used for dinners, gatherings and social functions.
The Park Road temple was constructed in 1932 after two years of constructed and was to be used by 10 separate lodges from across the area.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Park Road temple was constructed in 1932 after two years of constructed and was to be used by 10 separate lodges from across the area.
This building replaced the end of Douro Terrace and provided much more ample space for Masons than the old Masonic Hall in the East End from 1785 - one of the oldest masonic temples in the country, though this one replaced the old hall on Toward Road opposite Mowbray Park.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This building replaced the end of Douro Terrace and provided much more ample space for Masons than the old Masonic Hall in the East End from 1785 - one of the oldest masonic temples in the country, though this one replaced the old hall on Toward Road opposite Mowbray Park.
A 50s network map!
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A 50s network map!
Yesssss!! So chuffed you’ve received it. Hope you enjoy it.
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Yesssss!! So chuffed you’ve received it. Hope you enjoy it.
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Well worth reading
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Well worth reading
So glad you enjoyed it Peter!
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
So glad you enjoyed it Peter!
Very kind of you Paul. I think it was Hartlepool Museums/Council who were the project owners, funded by the Lottery.
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Very kind of you Paul. I think it was Hartlepool Museums/Council who were the project owners, funded by the Lottery.
Tried, but sadly there's a very specific page I'm after which hasn't been archived. Heartbreaking these resources can just disappear.
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Tried, but sadly there's a very specific page I'm after which hasn't been archived. Heartbreaking these resources can just disappear.
This name has been banded about for years as a ***supposed*** crook (and not my words). I'm surprised with such a reputation he got voted in, but then again people lean into that 'maverick' persona.
November 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
This name has been banded about for years as a ***supposed*** crook (and not my words). I'm surprised with such a reputation he got voted in, but then again people lean into that 'maverick' persona.