We are a local community group dedicated to preserving our local heritage through archiving, sharing and education. On 6th november, a select band of rail professionals and interested members of the public gathered in the shaft of isambard kingdom brunels tunnel under the thames, the oldest structure on the oldest underground network in the world, and the first tunnel under a river ever constructed by man. History of consett, in derwentside and county durham map. House prices in millfield, templetown, consett dh8 7nz. History of hooke templetown parish, county wexford grattanflood, william on. Looking for your perfect home close to everything consett has to offer, stop and take a look. See covid19 coronavirus testing for further information follow us on facebook, twitter or see our latest news and changes to services to see how our services, events and venues are affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Federation of family history societies tips and links for family history. The explosive development which resulted from the formation of the derwent iron company at this time created a company town in the truest sense, with the lives of approximately 14,000 workers and their dependents dominated by iron, coal and, later, steel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
We are a local community group dedicated to preserving our local heritage through. The maps cover the steel town of consett, which developed from a. Twentyfive years after the steelworks closed with the loss of an estimated 10,000 jobs, consett is fighting back, and new housing is seen as an integral part of the towns revival. Before the 1840s the area now known as consett was a wild, desolate space. Browse 7 photo books on templetown and the surrounding area.
This section is a placeholder for information about the consett surname. Consett iron and steel works 1950s 1960s, part 1 of 3 duration. Templetown crossing disused stations, local history, durham, bridges, old. Property details for 1 south view templetown consett dh8. Consett library is in victoria road next to the bus station. History of hooke templetown parish, county wexford. Search through 29 detached properties and semidetached houses for sale in templetown, consett from. In 1841, it was a village community of only 145, but it was about to become a boom town. The contents of the consett bus station page were merged into consett on 4 aug 2016. This was situated in the templetown area of consett, and was used to supply electricity to the iron and steel works in the town, as well as to local houses.
Until the 1840s consett or conside as it was then known was just a small village, and. Consett photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The maps cover the steel town of consett, which developed from a hamlet of just 146 people in 1831. Tyne tees television made many documentaries and current affairs programmes highlighting life in the north east at the time, with a focus given to industry such as mining, shipbuilding and also on strike action taken by workers.
We love to publish locally sourced consett and county durham content from writers of all ages. See properties from the leading agents in millfield, templetown, consett dh8 and get contact details for enquiries. Consett county durham site details keys to the past. Templetown mausoleum in templepatrick antrim road located in.
The group was founded in may 2010 with the goal to make the history of our area accessible to all. Templetown and delves brickworks peoples collection. The open spaces between the different parts of the areas have shrunk and in some places disappeared altogether. And much of the transformation has come about thanks to the work of morris muter and his company, dysart residential ltd.
History archives consett magazine consett deserves good news. This plan aims to build 820 new homes in consett by 2035. Consett housing boom causes outrage in delves lane and. This page combines information for the address harwood close, templetown, consett, dh8 7pb, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. But people living in one of the oldest parts of the town, while welcoming the regeneration, are not prepared to sacrifice their play area.
Consett iron company catalogue item durham record office. See properties from the leading agents in millfield, templetown, consett dh8 and. History of the jews summary from 750 bc to israelpalestine conflict duration. This in turn was the successor to the derwent iron company. The chequers in templetown, consett, county durham, is a project by dysart, a development of 76 two to fivebedroom homes. Nine interesting facts about consett chronicle live. The book has 179 pages of text and a further 8 pages of black and white photographic illustrations and a fold out map of the derwent iron cos district in 1858. Arnold, a grindermiller or baker has conekesheued in exchange for trillesdena for. This is a 1st edition hbk copy of the consett story written and compiled by consett lions club and published by ramsden williams publications, consett in december 1963. Consett is a town in the northwest of county durham, england, about 14 miles 23 km southwest of newcastle upon tyne.
Memorial monuments of many different types can be found within consett, craghead, blackhill, ebchester, hamsterley colliery, iveston, leadgate and medomsley. Historical sitesfamily attractionsnational trust explore the uk the best places to visit on freedom2explorefreedom 2 explore gives you the opportunity to find out about all sorts of things to do in the uk. To order a copy contact the secretary dr john banham on 088 816209, email by clicking here or write to him co 21 st. Templetown power station the knitsley lane station was taken out of operation because of the opening of the consett iron companys own power stations. This book draws upon the varied history and unique herita. He was succeeded by his nephew, the fourth viscount. History of blackhill, in derwentside and county durham map. Consett, a township and a chapelry in lanchester parish, durham. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in templetown. Find properties to buy in templetown with the uks largest datadriven property portal.
We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area changed across the years. North east england local history historical pictures durham newcastle old photos past street view train. The explosive development which resulted from the formation of the derwent iron company at this time created a company town in the truest sense, with the lives of approximately 14,000 workers and teir. Photography books, old photos, vintage photos, vintage photographs, british national. Search the latest houses and flats from estate agents on all major property websites. Area information for harwood close, templetown, consett. Harwood close in templetown is in the north east region of england. It has a post office under gateshead, a large sawmill, a large forge, two methodist chapels, and a roman catholic chapel. Families fight for play area the journal newcastle. Burnopfield and dipton to the northeast of the parish also have a variety of these types of memorial sites.
Consett is a town in the northwest of county durham, and is perched on the steep eastern bank of the river derwent, high on the edge of the pennines. Close cookie banner we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, and so that we and third parties can show you more personalised ads, including adverts on other. The impact of the first world war on the inhabitants of consett and other villages within the wider urban district can be seen in the plethora of war memorial sites in the area. A lecture was given at the new school room about the history of ireland from its first colonisation to st patrick, by mr p. Consett iron company 1 place, local history, historical pictures, old pictures. The consett iron company ltd was an industrial business based in the consett area of county durham in the united kingdom. After the blast was produced by tyne tees television in 1981. Returning to the route through the final consett station, the service to carr house ended on 1 october 1868. Mar 11, 2008 bbc wear website, broadcasting centre, ne99 1rn phone. Consett magazine publishes positive local content about a town which sits high on the edge of the pennines in north east england, consett. Use zoopla to view property details for 1 south view templetown consett dh8 7nt including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and more. Consett history consett magazine consett deserves good news. The origins of place names around consett consett magazine.
After the lecture, the following resolution, on the motion of mr j. Cycle parking facilities there are currently none available at this library. The booming town of consett is almost unrecognisable from the depressed and dejected area of the early 1980s. A definitive history of shotley bridge and consett. A wellpresented detached fourbedroomed family home with an openplan kitchendining room. Consett is a town in the northwest of county durham, and is perched on the steep eastern bank of the river derwent, high on. The steelworks closed on this day in 1980 thousands found themselves out of work when consett steelworks closed after nearly 100 years in september, 1980 share. Buy the consett story first edition by consett lions club, photos and maps isbn. Consett magazine focuses on inspiring, educational, and entertaining content. These were the three ingredients needed for blast furnaces to produce iron and steel the town is perched on the steep eastern bank of the river derwent.
Next articlejohn seymour local businessman and philanthropist consett history. Timeline by alastair laws 1183 conkesheved first mentioned in the boldon book during the time of bishop pudsey 1153. Templetown and delves brickworks w poole the brick inspector examining a brick in the bricksheds at consett iron company. We are a growing community that focuses on travelling, exploring and sharing knowledge about the uk. Synopsis before the 1840s the area now known as consett was a wild, desolate space. The postcode is within the delves lane wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of north west durham. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described blackhill like this. Browse a range of houses to buy in millfield, templetown, consett dh8 with primelocation. Bbc wear website, broadcasting centre, ne99 1rn phone.
Lord templetown was an irish representative peer from 1894 to 1939. Over the past decade consett is once again booming with new estates and is increasing at an amazing rate with no green space seeming to be safe from the builders. Full list of articles published between 1964 and 2015 showing titles and authors. History archives consett magazine consett deserves. The average house price in millfield, templetown, consett dh8 7nz is. Mentioned in the 1820s, consett halls earlier history is uncertain but it was. See more ideas about old photos, local history and history. As you approach the property you know parking wont be an issue. The town lies at the terminus of the consett branch of the n. History of blackhill, in derwentside and county durham.
Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Consett earliest times to 1960 timeline durham in time. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of templetown. Between 1866 and 1890 lord templetown sat in the house of lords as an irish representative peer. At the covid19 press conference on tuesday 28 april, the government announced an expansion of the testing of essential workers for covid19. However, it is only the tip of the iceberg of what the whole entails. Consett power station refers to numerous, now demolished coalfired power stations situated on various sites around consett in county durham, north east england. Mar 31, 2005 buy consett pocket images by derwentdale local history society isbn. My father was the blacksmith and had the blacksmiths shop in consett, near templetown and used to shoe shire horses and other horses there.
Aldcroft, the entrepreneur and the british economy, 18701914. In social history terms, it shows just how much our lives have changed since then, not least through the loss of the railway lines and stations then prominent throughout the county. He was the son of the honourable edward john upton, fourth son of the first viscount. This sad event came about because of the ill health of their founder member, mr bill stockdale. A definitive history of shotley bridge and consett and. Area information for harwood close, templetown, consett, dh8 7pb. Cyndis list index of online genealogical resources. For the contribution history and old versions of the redirected page, please see its history. The township bears also the name of considecumknitsley.
Oct 18, 20 consett iron and steel works 1950s 1960s, part 1 of 3 duration. The societys journal formerly bulletin is now published annually. See more ideas about local history, old photos and north east england. The company owned coal mines and limestone quarries, and manufactured iron and steel. Houses for sale in millfield, templetown, consett dh8. Consett leadgate shotley bridge lanchester old maps of templetown historic maps of templetown and the local area.
Templetown photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. This should make it easier to assist with family history research. Uk templetown mausoleum in templepatrick historical sites. Towns and villages in county durham durham county council.