Deborah Ismay
TYNESIDE WATERMEN & KEELMEN
“Our keelmen brave, with laden keels, Go sailing down in line, And with them load the fleet at Shields, That sails from coaly Tyne” (W. &...
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Andy Robson
Nov 11, 20223 min read
Self-inflicted
On Remembrance Day as we pause to remember and honour those in the armed forces who died in the line of duty, I wanted to reflect on...
Andy Robson
Oct 16, 20226 min read
The Jarrow March
October 2022 marks the 86th anniversary of the famous Jarrow Hunger March. Why did 200 'crusaders' volunteer to walk 291miles to present...
Deborah Ismay
Mar 7, 20228 min read
Winter's Day
Family stories are one element of family history that really create a strong connection with the past. If you’re lucky, then tales will...
Deborah Ismay
Dec 20, 20214 min read
Christmas time (1950)
Was Christmas so very different back in 1950? I hope you enjoy reading these memories of a Christmas many years ago, written by my...
Andy Robson
Sep 27, 20213 min read
The Haswell Pit Disaster of 1844
It is difficult to say exactly how many men, women and children were killed or maimed in British coal mines, but the better documented...
Andy Robson
Aug 30, 20213 min read
Industrial Schools for 'Naughty Children'
Family History Researchers may come across ancestors who were recorded in Census returns as residing in Industrial Schools. You may...
Andy Robson
Jun 7, 20217 min read
Irregular Border Marriages - Lamberton Toll
Lamberton Toll in the 1890s Although much has been written about the Irregular Border Marriages at Gretna Green, there were also many...
Deborah Ismay
May 24, 20213 min read
SS Highlander - from Coastal Passenger Steamer to War Hero
I recently found a postcard showing a photo of a small ship amongst a box of memorabilia I inherited from my Great Grandmother. What was...
Andy Robson
Mar 22, 20213 min read
The Fish-Wives' Complaint
A much overlooked source for local history are songs and drolleries written to commemorate local events or to simply poke fun at...
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