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Illustrated Victorian map of Northumberland
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Historic maps of Oakwood and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Oakwood maps
Oakwood photos
We have no photos of Oakwood, although we do have photos of these nearby places: Acomb, Hexham, Wall, Corbridge, Chollerford, Chollerton, Humshaugh, Riding Mill, Newbrough, BarrasfordOakwood books
Displaying 2 of 3 books about Oakwood and the local area. View all Oakwood books
Northumberland Tyne and Wear Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
Northumberland Photographic Memories
Paperback
£14
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Memories of Oakwood
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Dukeshouse Wood Camp School Hexham
My school was one of the first to go to Dukeshouse Wood Camp School just outside Hexham. This was in November 1945 shortly after the Second World War with the lads from Gateshead at Alexandra Road school. Our dormitory was named Poplars at the top left, next to Oaks. On the opposite side was Hawthorns, Chestnuts, Beeches and the hospital Sycamore.... [more]
Shared on 15 August 2009
thanks to this photograpgh i have identified a photograph of my late father taken in 1954 we all thought it was the hexham bridge but now know it is the bywell bridge by the number and type of arches over the river
thanks
philip maddison
Shared on 26 December 2007
Evacuated to Langley on Tyne in 1940 as an 11 year old, my memories relating to this peroid remain undimmed. It was a strange world to me, coming as I did with many other children escaping the war. I was taken into care by a farming family.
I missed having children to play with and found it lonely and was unhappy... [more]
Shared on 25 February 2009
Ovingham School during the Second World War
Ovingham C of E School had only two classrooms, no hot water and outside toilets without flushing facilities. It was heated by a coal stove in both rooms, but we were never cold. There was a very happy atmosphere there and the teachers were dedicated; we received an excellent education and I was very sad to leave aged 11 to attend... [more]
Shared on 12 August 2009
