My Own Private Hell

Consett Heritage Project / November 20th, 2024

My Own Private Hell

My Own Private Hell was created by Tyler, Phillip, Indi-Skye, Erin, Mason, and Adam from Moorside Primary School. The poem explores the awe and danger of working in the steelworks, capturing both the wonders and the harsh realities of the job.

Consett Heritage Project / May 14th, 2024

Brian Harrison - Consett Heritage Podcast

Brian Harrison is a local historian and many of you may know him as the company director for the Consett Heritage and Arts Centre. We sat down with him and discussed the origins of his love for history, his thoughts on the most significant moments of the steelworks, and more!

Consett Heritage Project / June 15th, 2023

Alan Swinburne- Consett Heritage Podcast

Alan worked at the Steelworks for 17 years in the Technical Research Department. Over the last 20 years he has researched the History of the Steelworks given several talks about his memories of his life at the Works. He also has an extensive collection of photographs and memorabilia from the steelworks.

Celebrating Stanley / November 10th, 2025

June's Celebration of Stanley

June shares her story of growing up and living in Stanley for more than 50 years, her fondest memories of the town and her hopes for the town's future.