I’ve run many local history sessions for children to help them learn about the history of their town - Billingham. I find the best way to grab their interest is with pictures. To get them exploring…
A brief encounter in time to celebrate the life and Stockton family of Robert Nicholson, 1880-1961.…
As the festive season gets into full swing we thought we’d give you a glimpse into how it was done in the dim and distant Stockton of the 1890s. Just think of us as the Ghost of Christmas Past.…
If there’s a phrase that strikes fear into the hearts of librarians across the globe it’s “otherwise they’ll just have to go in the bin”.…
A guest post from Sarah McClennan about using graveyards for family and local history: For several years now I have enjoyed visiting churches and graveyards taking in their beauty and history. Some…