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Castleside maps
Historic maps of Castleside and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Castleside maps
Historic map of Castleside
Illustrated Victorian map of County Durham
Historic Map of any Castleside postcode
Castleside books
Displaying 2 of 3 books about Castleside and the local area. View all Castleside books
County Durham Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Durham Photographic Memories
Paperback
£13
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County Durham memories
Blackhill (and Stephen yallop!)
Hello Stephen mate.
My name's Paul Hunter, I was born in 1957, I grew up at 6 Bessemer Street, Blackhill. The Jacksons lived at Number 5, Davie Cudden at number four. My dad worked at 'The Company' CIC. I remember the Hadrians Store at the top of the street, and getting my hair cut at Tonys, on the corner. We... [more]
Shared on 15 July 2009
My name is Stephen Yallop. I lived in Blackhill from the early 1960s. I used to live in Gallagher Terrace. I went to the Tin Mill infant school, I remember the teachers as Mrs Dunne the headmistress. Mrs Ferguson and Mrs Blendal. My father was William (Bill) and my mother Margrett. I also remember the red dust from the iron works.... [more]
Shared on 21 June 2008
i was born at dixon street blackfyne blackhill county durham,my memories are from when i started school 1943 at the tin mill school derwent street blackhill,as far as i remmember i did not like it,Blackhill was shadowed by Consett Iron Company as it was then known,( later known as Consett Steel Works ) most of the men worked there it made... [more]
Shared on 15 January 2008
I was born in the 1950s but, despite having memories of happy times spent in the old bus station in the late 1960s, I would class the 1970s as more my era. Us lasses would sport shaggy-cut hairstyles, mini-skirts, hot pants and platform shoes and we'd buy stuff from She Fashions. We would do a tour of the pubs, usually preferring... [more]
Shared on 08 March 2009
Extracts From Castleside & County Durham books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Castleside, inspired by Frith photos.
This wonderful photograph shows a beautiful convertible car, probably belonging to one of the landed gentry; the two delivery men enjoy a break whilst their horses tuck into their nosebags; and the little boy watches the cameraman at work. The spire of St Nicholas's dominates the Market Place. In 1857 this Victorian church replaced an earlier church of St Nicholas, which dated from the... [more]
This is an extract from Durham Photographic Memories.
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Once a vital part of the city's defences, the river in recent times has been used for more pleasurable purposes. Boating is a popular pastime, and the river is used by a variety of pleasure and competitive craft. In the foreground we see a couple of moored rowing boats that would be used to take lady friends for a gentle meander along the river on a... [more]
This is an extract from Durham Photographic Memories.
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After climbing through the narrow streets of Durham, we suddenly come upon a dramatic opening into the light and space of Palace Green, dominated by the awesome cathedral. This great space was created by Bishop Flambard at the beginning of the 12th century: he decided to demolish the clutter of wooden houses and the market place because of the potential fire hazard to the castle and cathedral. ... [more]
This is an extract from Durham Photographic Memories.
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