Jean Simmons - Consett Heritage Podcast
Our volunteer, Maisie Dobson, conducts an interview with her great-grandma, Jean Simmons, aged 96, discussing life and work in Consett during the peak of the Consett Steelworks era. During the conversation, Jean mentions a royal visit to the steelworks, prompting Maisie to enquire about its accuracy. Upon researching, we discovered that the event did indeed occur. Listen in to enjoy this unique recording, offering insights into the social history of Consett.
Heritage / July 31st, 2021
Crookhill Primary School 1950's Heritage Project
Our Heritage project with Crookhill Primary School took the children back to the 1950s. We looked at childhood games, the space race, the children's programmes. We also had visitors to the school who discussed their 1950's childhoods.
Heritage / December 12th, 2025
Digital Inclusion / December 12th, 2025
Yvonne's Celebration of Stanley
Yvonne is extremely proud of the Stanley area and has fond memories of living and working in the town. Listen to her Celebrating Stanley Podcast to hear more!
Wellbeing / March 21st, 2023
Exciting Times for Our Youth Panel!
It has been a busy time for our Youth Panel and some of our Volunteers. We were extremely lucky that the Landmark Trust once again selected us to stay for free for a weekend at Morpeth Castle