THE MAN THEY NAMED A TOWN AFTER - As you know from previous newsletter articles, Peterlee is celebrating 75 years since it became a new town in east Durham. Exhibitions and other events are planned to mark the event, but the History Club felt that the man himself, Peter Lee, had been overlooked. With this in mind, and working alongside Colin Robson, the Arts & Culture … [Read more...] about HERITAGE LOTTERY GRANT AWARD
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We now have a YouTube Channel and Video Memories Page
We have a new youTube channel which can be found at Wheatley Hill History YouTube Channel and also duplicated in our website - Subscribing on the youTube channel will mean you being automatically notified as new videos are uploaded. … [Read more...] about We now have a YouTube Channel and Video Memories Page
Back from the Dead at Gallipoli: William Wilson of Wheatley Hill
To most Wheatley Hill folk of a certain age, 'The Dardenelles' is just the curious nickname for those many rows of identikit colliery houses that used to be at the back of the village's front street. But to one local man the name meant something much more: for this was the theatre of war in which he was erroneously reported killed in action in 1915. His family received the … [Read more...] about Back from the Dead at Gallipoli: William Wilson of Wheatley Hill
Remembering the Winding Engines
Wheatley Hill Colliery was lucky to have two very fine winding engines. The History Club has had a film of the winding engine working at Wheatley Hill colliery in 1968 restored for future generations to enjoy. You can find out more information and the video at a dedicated page here … [Read more...] about Remembering the Winding Engines
Tribute to Local Historian, Owen Rowland
Wheatley Hill History Club didn't know how lucky it was in May 1995, when Owen Rowland came to one of our first meetings. He was looking for a hobby, and thank goodness he chose local history! This quiet, unassuming man who was liked and gained the respect of everyone he came into contact with, dedicated himself to the pursuit of local history in Thornley, Ludworth and Wheatley … [Read more...] about Tribute to Local Historian, Owen Rowland