10 Places with Coal Mining History
Evidence of England’s coal mining heritage can still be found nationwide.
Tag: County Durham
16 Stories of African Lives in Northern England
Discover the often untold stories of brilliant and resilient people of African heritage.
County Durham’s Historic Past in 10 Sites
County Durham, situated on the north-east coast, is bursting with stories from its historic past.
An Introduction to ‘Thankful Villages’
In the First World War every village saw young people leave to serve their country. Over 700,000 Britons died, yet 53 village communities suffered no fatalities.
250 years of circus
It’s London, Easter Monday, 1768. Showman Philip Astley and his wife Patty, a trick rider, draw out a ring and fill it with astonishing acts.