The Australian gold rushes of the 1850s and 60s were the catalyst for great changes in Australia. Almost overnight it became the go to land of riches and opportunity for emigration from all over the British Isles. Nowhere, more so than from the the coal fields and industries of Durham and Northumberland. Overtime the movement […]
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Members are invited to bring photographs - or submit digital images to the Secretary in advance - of gravestones or other memorials associated with their family members and to talk about the significance of the person and/or how any inscriptions may have informed family history research.
Over the summer, the Society's website has had a revamp. This meeting will show members the new features of the website. It will also allow members to discuss what further improvements could be made.
Consett and District Heritage Initiative Exhibition and Open Day "Consett a Steel Town" at The Lodge in Blackhill and Consett Park All Welcome Free Entry Refreshments available Other local groups will be exhibiting
In this members' forum, we’ll explore the various methods we've discovered to enhance our research, such as newly available data sources and updates to existing websites with added functionalities. We encourage members to share their favourite tips, tools, and strategies with the group to help each other stay ahead in our research efforts. If time […]
