The story of Dr John Byrom Bramwell of North Shields (1822-1882) and his large, fascinating, family. The story includes: a radical Methodist preacher, a Knight, a Dame, multiple doctors and engineers, the first pilot to land a Spitfire on the deck, people that fought in both World Wars and a conscientious objector. This is the […]

Do you have any memories of Christmas past? Department Stores - Fenwicks, Callers, Binns, Shepherds of Gateshead (the biggest and the best store). The Granger Market? Going to see Santa? Going to see Lindisfarne at the City Hall? Snow? What about Family traditions. As members from the Southern Hemesphere will be joining us, how do […]